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[Virtual reality and care for caregivers].
Charlotte Arzur1, Adeline Delcroix1, Éloïse Wisniewski1
1Université polytechnique Hauts-de-France, Campus Mont Houy, 59313 Valenciennes, France.
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|December 12, 2022
Summary
Virtual reality combined with hypnotic speech significantly reduces stress and releases emotions in healthcare professionals. This innovative approach helps re-energize staff for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Psychological interventions
- Medical technology
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Healthcare professionals experience high stress levels.
- The Valenciennes hospital explored innovative stress-reduction techniques.
- Virtual reality (VR) has potential therapeutic applications.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of VR combined with hypnotic speech in reducing stress.
- To evaluate the potential for emotional release in healthcare workers.
- To determine if VR can re-energize staff during a single session.
Summary:
- A study utilized virtual reality (VR) with hypnotic speech, cardiac coherence, curated imagery, and specialized filming.
- The intervention aimed to significantly decrease stress and facilitate emotional release among healthcare professionals.
- The VR experience was designed to re-energize participants for their demanding work.
Impact:
- Potential for a novel, effective method to manage occupational stress in healthcare.
- Improved well-being and resilience among medical staff.
- Enhanced capacity for healthcare professionals to resume their duties effectively.

