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Transforming Understanding of Congenital Heart Disease Through a Virtual Reality Innovation
Maria Jocelane Nascimento da Silva1, Antônio Marcos de Souza Soares, Hévila Ferreira Gomes Medeiros Braga
1Author Affiliations: Health Sciences Institute, University for International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção (Ms da Silva, Mr Soares, Ms Braga, Ms Rosa, Dr Felipe, Dr Monteiro, Dr Melo); Graduate Program in Computer Science, Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Ceará (Dr Rebouças Filho); and Graduate Program in Nursing, Federal University of Ceará (Dr Guedes), Fortaleza; and Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University for International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção (Mr Oliveira and Dr Barros), Brazil.
A new virtual reality software, CardioVR, effectively supports parents of children with congenital heart disease. This validated tool enhances counseling and caregiver confidence, proving useful for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Pediatric Cardiology
Background:
- Congenital heart disease (CHD) presents a significant global health challenge.
- Parents of children with CHD require effective support and education.
- Existing counseling methods may benefit from innovative technological solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a virtual reality (VR) software, named CardioVR.
- To assess CardioVR's suitability for supporting CHD counseling.
- To evaluate the software's usability and effectiveness with experts and parents.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative development involving 18 experts and 30 parents.
- Adherence to International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission 25010 standards.
- Content validity assessment and System Usability Scale (SUS) evaluation.
Main Results:
- CardioVR achieved a high content validity coefficient (0.91).
- Exceeded 70% consensus on criteria including organization, clarity, visual appeal, and effectiveness.
- Achieved a System Usability Scale score of 73.3%, indicating good usability.
Conclusions:
- CardioVR is a valid and appropriate tool for CHD counseling.
- The software effectively enhances self-efficacy and is culturally appropriate.
- CardioVR can serve as a valuable support instrument for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
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