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Virtual reality cognitive intervention for heart failure: CORE study protocol.
Miyeon Jung1, Liana G Apostolova2, Debra K Moser3
1Indiana University School of Nursing Indianapolis Indiana USA.
Alzheimer'S & Dementia (New York, N. Y.)
|March 23, 2022
Summary
This study tests Nature-VR, a virtual reality intervention, to improve attention in heart failure patients. Early results suggest potential benefits for attention, self-care, and quality of life in this population.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Cardiology
- Virtual Reality Applications
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) affects millions, with significant attention deficits impacting self-care.
- Existing cognitive interventions for HF patients are limited, particularly those targeting attention.
- Attention Restoration Theory provides a framework for understanding nature's restorative effects on cognition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the preliminary efficacy of Nature-VR, a novel virtual reality cognitive intervention.
- To evaluate Nature-VR's impact on attention, heart failure self-care, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- To explore associations between attention and HF biomarkers, and other cognitive domains.
Main Methods:
- A single-blinded, randomized-controlled pilot study with 74 participants diagnosed with HF.
- Intervention group: 10-minute daily virtual reality nature scenes for 4 weeks (Nature-VR).
- Active comparison group: 10-minute daily virtual reality urban scenes for 4 weeks (Urban-VR).
- Follow-up assessments at 4, 8, 26, and 52 weeks to evaluate sustained effects.
Main Results:
- Preliminary efficacy of Nature-VR is being tested.
- Target outcomes include improvements in attention, HF self-care, and HRQoL.
- Exploratory analyses will examine biomarker associations and effects on other cognitive functions.
Conclusions:
- This study pioneers the use of immersive virtual reality for attention enhancement in HF patients.
- Investigates the health outcomes of a nature-based VR cognitive intervention in heart failure.
- Findings may inform novel therapeutic strategies for cognitive dysfunction in chronic illness.
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