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Effect of Virtual Reality and Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Occupational Fatigue in Intensive Care Unit
Mahmood Radhi Dawood Al-Kinani1,2, Alaa Jawad Kadhim3, Hadi Ahmadi Chenari4
1Department of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Al-Rusafa Health Directorate, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|March 11, 2026
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) and Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation (JPMR) significantly reduced occupational fatigue in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. Both methods, individually and combined, proved effective in alleviating nurse fatigue.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Occupational fatigue is a significant issue for nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Virtual reality (VR) and Jacobson's progressive muscle relaxation (JPMR) are recognized as potential interventions for managing fatigue.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and compare the efficacy of VR, JPMR, and their combination in reducing occupational fatigue among ICU nurses.
Main Methods:
- A four-arm factorial randomized controlled trial was conducted with 132 ICU nurses across nine units in Baghdad.
- Participants were assigned to receive VR, JPMR, both, or a control intervention.
Main Results:
- After 12 weeks, all active intervention groups demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in occupational fatigue compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Both VR and JPMR, when applied separately or concurrently, are effective strategies for mitigating occupational fatigue in ICU nurses.
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