Abstract
Background: The rapid evaluation of virtual reality (VR) has allowed novel and creative solutions across clinical medicine. Yet, VR has not been used for the purpose of patient education. Studies have shown that 40-80% of the information provided by healthcare practitioners is forgotten by patients immediately. VR may have various benefits such as better information processing and recall due to more absorption and less distraction.
Aim: To evaluate a VR-intervention to educate kidney patients about peritoneal dialysis, a type of dialysis that can be conducted at home.
Method: Pre-dialysis kidney patients (n=23, average age 67) were exposed to a VR-intervention and subsequently interviewed about their experiences and the (self-perceived) impact it had on their knowledge and reassurance/anxiety about the treatment. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed with two independent coders, using inductive analysis.
Results: The majority of patients positively appreciated the VR-intervention. Patients mentioned being less distracted and more focused on the information in the VR-intervention. One-third of the patients mentioned that VR had no added value to inform them about peritoneal dialysis. Most patients stated that the VR-education had a positive impact on their knowledge. While the VR-education was reassuring for most patients, some indicated that the intervention had actually increased their worries and insecurities.
Conclusion: Patient education by VR seems to be acceptable to most patients and may help to improve information processing and recall of medical information. It can be reassuring for some patients, but may also be frightening. More quantitative and experimental research is needed.
The OOH demo will be introduced, participants can experience how a health technology can offer support in the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. For example, the visitor can look up specific information by using the chatbot (part of the Q&A system) or the visitor can play the serious game in order to understand the complexity of decision making during zoonotic outbreaks. Demo presenters provide background information about the development process of the OHH.
Aim: To evaluate a VR-intervention to educate kidney patients about peritoneal dialysis, a type of dialysis that can be conducted at home.
Method: Pre-dialysis kidney patients (n=23, average age 67) were exposed to a VR-intervention and subsequently interviewed about their experiences and the (self-perceived) impact it had on their knowledge and reassurance/anxiety about the treatment. All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed with two independent coders, using inductive analysis.
Results: The majority of patients positively appreciated the VR-intervention. Patients mentioned being less distracted and more focused on the information in the VR-intervention. One-third of the patients mentioned that VR had no added value to inform them about peritoneal dialysis. Most patients stated that the VR-education had a positive impact on their knowledge. While the VR-education was reassuring for most patients, some indicated that the intervention had actually increased their worries and insecurities.
Conclusion: Patient education by VR seems to be acceptable to most patients and may help to improve information processing and recall of medical information. It can be reassuring for some patients, but may also be frightening. More quantitative and experimental research is needed.
The OOH demo will be introduced, participants can experience how a health technology can offer support in the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. For example, the visitor can look up specific information by using the chatbot (part of the Q&A system) or the visitor can play the serious game in order to understand the complexity of decision making during zoonotic outbreaks. Demo presenters provide background information about the development process of the OHH.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 18-18 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 May 2019 |
| Event | Supporting Health by Technology 2019 - MartiniPlaza, Groningen, Netherlands Duration: 16 May 2019 → 17 May 2019 http://healthbytech.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | Supporting Health by Technology 2019 |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Groningen |
| Period | 16/05/19 → 17/05/19 |
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