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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Technology
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Endoscopy procedures can be invasive and uncomfortable, impacting patient satisfaction.
  • Assessing patient satisfaction is crucial for quality assurance in endoscopic procedures.
  • Virtual reality (VR) is being explored as a tool to enhance patient comfort during medical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in reducing pain and nervousness during colonoscopies.
  • To determine if VR technology can improve overall patient satisfaction in the context of colonoscopy.
  • To assess the impact of VR on objective physiological measures of patient stress.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with patients undergoing colonoscopy without sedation.
  • Participants were divided into two groups: one using VR (VR group) and a control group without VR.
  • Primary outcomes included pain scores and skin conductance; secondary outcomes covered vital signs, satisfaction, and procedural difficulty.

Main Results:

  • The VR group reported significantly lower median pain scores (5 vs. 7) and skin conductance values (0.390 vs. 0.660) compared to the control group (p<0.001 for both).
  • Overall patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the VR group.
  • The endoscopist perceived significantly less difficulty performing the procedure in the VR group.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual reality (VR) technology is effective in mitigating pain and nervousness during colonoscopies.
  • The use of VR leads to enhanced patient satisfaction and a perceived reduction in procedural difficulty.
  • VR presents a promising technological intervention for improving the colonoscopy experience.