Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 19, 2025
07:46
Author Spotlight: Revolutionizing Remote Surgery with Augmented Reality and Robotics for Enhanced Precision and Accessibility
Published on: August 9, 2024
766
Augmented Reality for Perioperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Michael G Rizzo1, Joseph P Costello2, Dylan Luxenburg2
1UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
JAMA Network Open
|August 17, 2023
Summary
Augmented reality (AR) significantly reduced preoperative anxiety in orthopedic surgery patients compared to standard education. While AR improved patient experience, it did not affect postoperative anxiety, pain, or narcotic use.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Patient experience
- Surgical innovation
Background:
- Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are increasingly used in medicine.
- Limited data exists on AR's impact on patient anxiety and experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of an AR walkthrough on patient perioperative anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Randomized clinical trial at an outpatient surgery center.
- 95 patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery were randomized.
- Intervention: AR walkthrough of the surgery space; Control: Standard educational packet.
Main Results:
- The AR group showed a decrease in preoperative anxiety (mean change -2.4), while the control group showed an increase (mean change 2.6; P=.01).
- No significant differences in postoperative anxiety, pain, or narcotic use were observed between groups.
- 71.4% of AR patients enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.
Conclusions:
- AR effectively decreases preoperative anxiety compared to traditional methods.
- AR may enhance patient experience in perioperative settings.
- Further research is needed on AR's long-term effects.
Related Concept Videos
01:24General Anesthesia: Overview
240
Anesthesia is a medical procedure that uses drugs for CNS suppression to enable painless surgeries and procedures. The selection of anesthetics is influenced by their pharmacokinetic properties, side effects, and patient characteristics. Various types of anesthesia include general, local, regional, spinal, and inhalational.
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
General anesthesia induces unconsciousness in the whole body, while the others target specific areas or sensations. It is administered to minimize adverse effects, maintain...
240
01:22Stages of General Anesthesia
497
Various sedation levels offer significant advantages in facilitating procedural interventions for patients undergoing medical or invasive surgical procedures. These levels span from anxiolysis to general anesthesia, providing a spectrum of sedative effects to cater to specific patient needs. Anxiolysis reduces anxiety and is achieved through minimal sedation, enabling patients to remain awake and responsive while feeling more at ease during the procedure. This level can benefit minor...
497