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  • Genomics
  • Health Communication
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Current genomic information delivery models are insufficient for large-scale clinical integration, especially in primary care.
  • Digital tools, particularly internet-based approaches, are expected to facilitate genomic information provision.
  • Virtual reality (VR) presents a novel communication platform for genomics education, bridging face-to-face and internet-based methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of VR-based consultations compared to internet platforms for delivering genomics information related to body weight.
  • To assess the impact on health behavior-related attitudes, beliefs, and interpersonal reactions to avatar physicians.
  • To determine if outcomes differ based on genomic versus lifestyle-oriented information content.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory study comparing VR-based and internet-based simulated consultations for weight management genomics information.
  • Assessment of health behavior-related outcomes, including self-efficacy, dietary intentions, and exercise intentions.
  • Evaluation of interpersonal reactions, specifically trust in the avatar physician, and interaction effects with information content.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were observed in health behavior outcomes between VR and internet platforms.
  • Participants in the VR setting reported higher self-efficacy, dietary intentions, and exercise intentions compared to the internet setting.
  • No significant differences were found in physician trust, nor were there interactions between communication setting and information content.

Conclusions:

  • VR-based communication settings show potential benefits for conveying genomic and health information.
  • VR may be more effective than internet platforms in influencing attitudes and beliefs underlying healthy lifestyle behaviors.
  • This study provides a foundational examination of VR's capabilities in weight management genomics communication.