The purpose of this study is to learn more about how augmented reality systems can influence perioperative experience and patient satisfaction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
140
Patients will receive the preoperative AR experience during their immediately preoperative office visit. The duration of the exposure is approximately 15 minutes.
At preoperative appointments, patients receive verbal teaching and written handouts about day of surgery instructions and expectations.
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Change in Anxiety as measured by the state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI)
STAI has scores ranging from 20 to 80 with higher scores corresponding to greater levels of anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline, up to 14 days
Change in comfort level as measured by perioperative comfort questionnaire
Perioperative comfort questionnaire ranges from 1-5 with higher scores indicating greater levels of comfort.
Time frame: Baseline, up to 14 days
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