ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Comparing Conventional Physician-Led Education with VR Education for Pacemaker Implantation: A Randomized Study.
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- Digitally assisted learning in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac implantable electronic devices: a Scientific Statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association of the ESC.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 · 2026Review
- 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
- Current Status of Information and Communication Technologies Utilization, Education Needs, Mobile Health Literacy, and Self-Care Education Needs of a Population of Stroke Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionEducation of patients prior to an invasive procedure is pivotal for good cooperation and knowledge retention. Virtual reality (VR) is a fast-developing technology that helps educate both medical professionals and patients.
objectiveTo prove non-inferiority of VR education compared to conventional education in patients prior to the implantation of a permanent pacemaker (PPM).
methods150 participants scheduled for an elective implantation of a PPM were enrolled in this prospective study and randomized into two groups: the VR group (
resultsThere was no significant difference in the quality of education. There was a non-significant trend towards higher educational scores in the VR group. The subgroup with worse scores was older than the groups with higher scores (82 vs. 76 years,
conclusionVR proved to be non-inferior to conventional education. It helped to reduce anxiety and showed no adverse effects.
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