Observational studyEuropace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology2023
360° Virtual reality to improve patient education and reduce anxiety towards atrial fibrillation ablation.
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- The Impact of Virtual-, Augmented- and Mixed Reality during Preoperative Informed Consent: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of medical systems · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of virtual reality therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adolescents and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Digital Animation-Based Multistage Education for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Catheter Ablation: Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Trial
- Virtual Reality for the Management of Pain and Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Implantation of Pacemaker or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Randomized Study.Journal of medical systems · 2024Trial
- Digital Solutions in HF Education: What Can Patients and Clinicians Gain?Current heart failure reports · 2026Review
- Patients' willingness and needs for ICU virtual reality visits before elective surgery: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The Virtual Reality Tour: Immersive Preoperative Information for Elderly Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Extended reality in cardiovascular care: a systematic review.European heart journal. Digital health · 2025Review
- Management of Preoperative Anxiety via Virtual Reality Technology: A Systematic Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- PULSE survey: Population Survey on Knowledge, Gaps and Perception of Heart Rhythm disorders-an initiative of the Scientific Initiatives Committee of the European Heart Rhythm Association.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2025Article
- From innovation to integration: a global mixed-methods study of VR, metaverse, and 3D simulation in healthcare training and clinical setting.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Evaluating Virtual Reality Patient Education in Cardiac Surgery: Impact on Preoperative Anxiety and Postoperative Patient Satisfaction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Current status and influencing factors of fear of surgery in patients with oral and maxillofacial tumors.Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2024Article
- [Digital competence in rhythmology : Training and education].Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2024Review
- [eCardiology in cardiac electrophysiology].Herzschrittmachertherapie & Elektrophysiologie · 2024Article
- Virtual reality to reduce periprocedural anxiety during invasive coronary angiography: rationale and design of the VR InCard trial.Open heart · 2024Article
- Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety Management in Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology.JACC. Advances · 2024Review
- Improving the quality of life of children and parents with nocturnal enuresis: the role of health education.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Review
- Clinical application of virtual reality in patients with cardiovascular disease: state of the art.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2024Review
- Accuracy and comprehensibility of chat-based artificial intelligence for patient information on atrial fibrillation and cardiac implantable electronic devices.Europace : European pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac electrophysiology : journal of the working groups on cardiac pacing, arrhythmias, and cardiac cellular electrophysiology of the European Society of Cardiology · 2023Article
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Abstract
aimsEvaluation of (i) the effects of a virtual reality (VR) preprocedural patient education video on information provision, procedure-related knowledge, satisfaction, and the level of worries in patients planned for atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation and (ii) the feasibility of a disposable cardboard VR viewer for home use in this setting. METHODS AND
resultsIn this prospective observational cohort study, patients were alternatively assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the control or VR group. Controls received standard preprocedural information. VR group received standard information and a VR video (via in-hospital VR headset and disposable cardboard). The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) together with additional questions concerning procedural experience and satisfaction was completed pre- and post-ablation. Of 134 patients [38.1% female, aged 66 (58-72) years] included, 49.2% were assigned to the control and 50.7% to the VR group. The number of patients that worried about the ablation procedure was lower in VR than in control patients (19.1% vs. 40.9%, P = 0.006). More VR females than males had worries about the procedure (34.8% vs. 11.1%, P = 0.026). The number of VR patients that were satisfied with the preprocedural information provision was higher post-ablation than pre-ablation (83.3% vs. 60.4%, P = 0.007). In total, 59.4% reported that the disposable cardboard was easy to use and led to a discussion with relatives in 68.8%.
conclusionIn patients scheduled for AF ablation, a VR preprocedural educational video led to better information provision and procedure-related knowledge, higher satisfaction, and less worries regarding the procedure. The disposable cardboard was feasible for home use.
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