Development of a 360-Degree Virtual Reality Media-Based Information to Prepare Cardiovascular Patients for Cardiac Catheterization: A Case Study
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https://doi.org/10.64960/srimedj.v40i6.269399Keywords:
cardiac catheterization, 360-degree virtual reality media, anxiety, cooperationAbstract
Background and Objectives: Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that often induces anxiety in patients and may negatively affect their cooperation during the procedure. This article aims to present a case study illustrating the application of a 360-degree virtual reality information-delivery approach to prepare patients for cardiac catheterization.
Methods: The development of a 360-degree virtual reality information-delivery approach to prepare patients with cardiovascular disease for cardiac catheterization was conducted in three phases, guided by Sukup’s conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. The process consisted of four key activities: (1) assessing patients’ problems and information needs; (2) providing 360-degree virtual reality information regarding the cardiac catheterization procedure and required patient preparation; (3) delivering a patient preparation handbook; and (4) offering individualized counseling. The virtual reality media and patient handbook were evaluated for quality by five experts, yielding content validity index (CVI) scores of .95 and .90, respectively. The approach was then tested with two patients.
Results: The anxiety scores of both patients showed a consistent decreasing trend, with a mean score of 87.05 prior to receiving the information, decreasing to 45.18 after the information session, and further declining to 23.83 before undergoing the procedure. Both patients demonstrated excellent cooperation during the cardiac catheterization and reported the highest level of satisfaction with the information provided (100%).
Conclusion: Providing preparatory information through 360-degree virtual reality media for cardiovascular patients prior to cardiac catheterization was found to reduce anxiety levels, enhance cooperation during the procedure, and achieve a high level of patient satisfaction. Therefore, the application of 360-degree virtual reality–based information is recommended as a strategy for preparing patients before cardiac catheterization to further improve the quality of nursing care in the future.
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