ArticleFrontiers in psychology2023
Virtual reality psychological intervention helps reduce preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.
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- Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery With Anesthesia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
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- The impact of preoperative psychological status on postoperative stress responses in patients undergoing dynamic hip screw fixation.Medicine · 2026Article
- Sleep Disorders and Perioperative Stroke: A Global Bibliometric Analysis from 1999 to 2024.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Article
- Intelligent imaging triage systems for reducing waiting anxiety: a narrative review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Review
- Anxiety and self-efficacy in Chinese lung cancer patients: cross-lagged effects and the mediation of resilience.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Observational
- Management of Preoperative Anxiety via Virtual Reality Technology: A Systematic Review.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Review
- Virtual Reality in Cancer Care: Enhancing Knowledge and Reducing Anxiety about Chemotherapy among Patients and Caregivers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
- Patient Anxiety in Endoscopy: A Comparative Analysis of Single vs. Dual Procedure Effects.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to explore the effectiveness and applicability of a psychological intervention using virtual reality (VR) to reduce preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS). Methods: A total of 114 patients aged 18-86 years who were scheduled to undergo CAS were randomized to the VR and control groups. Patients in the VR group used a VR headset to view a 16-min psychological intervention video, while those in the control group used a tablet for viewing. The primary assessment instrument was the State Anxiety Inventory (S-AI), which was given 20 min before and after the intervention and 24 h after surgery. Secondary assessment tools were the Self-efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease (SEMCD-6) scale, which was completed before the intervention and 24 h after the operation, a smart bracelet to assess sleep quality, monitored in the evening before the operation, and the VR Suitability and Satisfaction Questionnaire, completed 24 h after the operation. Results: The two groups were similar in terms of demographic information, preintervention STAI scores and preintervention SEMCD-6 scores ( Conclusion: The use of a virtual reality psychological intervention was beneficial to reduce the anxiety of patients before CAS and improved their self-efficacy. As virtual reality devices evolve and demonstrate better comfort and safety, more comprehensive and in-depth research of the use of VR to reduce patient anxiety should be performed in the future.
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