The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of VR on post-operative pain and anxiety management in cardiac surgery patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure. Participants in the intervention group will receive a 20 minute session with the head mounted VR device on post-operative days 1,2 and 3. Participants in the control group will be treated with conventional post-operative care.
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of VR on post-operative pain and anxiety management in cardiac surgery patients undergoing a coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedure. Study design: This study is a single-center randomized control trial. Study population: Patients who have undergone a CABG procedure (n=100). Intervention: The intervention group (n=50) will use the VR distraction therapy device at day 1, 2 and 3 after surgery on the general ward. The control group (n=50) will be treated with conventional post-operative pain and anxiety management. Main study parameters/endpoints: The main study parameters at day 1, 2 and 3 after surgery. These are the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to assess the effect of pain on mobility, the Quality of Recovery-15 questionnaire, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-6 questionnaire and assessment of analgesic use. At follow-up, participants will be called to gather one-time QoR-15 and STAI-6 questionnaire data 6 weeks after the surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
100
The VR device simulates a 3-dimensional virtual enviroment, seeking to immerse the user in virtual surroundings
Academic Medical Center
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
RECRUITINGNumeric Rating Scale (NRS)
The NRS score is a numeric scale in which individuals rate pain from 0 (no pain) tot 10 (worst pain). This is a subjective score which is assessed verbally and used frequently in standard clinical care in multiple medical specialties.
Time frame: Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention
State- Trait Anxiety Inventory 6 questionnaire
The STAI-6 questionnaire is a validated psychological inventory designed to measure worry, tension and anxiety in an individual. It is a shortend version of the STAI score
Time frame: Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention
Quality of Recovery-15
The QoR-15 questionnaire is a clinical validated instrument to measure post-operative quality of recovery.
Time frame: Post-operative days 1,2 and 3 directly after the VR intervention
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