The Impact of the Therapeutic Virtual Reality Headset on Patient Anxiety in the Waiting Room Before Flexible Bronchoscopy in Vigil

The Impact of the Therapeutic Virtual Reality Headset on Patient Anxiety in the Waiting Room Before Flexible Bronchoscopy in Vigil

Bronchial fibroscopy is a frequently used procedure in the management of pneumology patients, and can be a source of anxiety, particularly while waiting for the examination.

Investigator's professional experience has shown us that many patients are anxious in the waiting room before a flexible bronchoscopy in vigile.

A great deal of research has been carried out into the use of virtual reality to reduce anxiety and pain during care but shortly before bronchoscopy. The innovative aspect is to target the patient's waiting time for the examination. Waiting is a highly anxiety-provoking time, and nurses play a vital role in supporting patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients with no age or gender restrictions, seen on an outpatient basis at Le Mans Hospital.
• In whom bronchial fibroscopy is indicated.
• Person affiliated with or benefiting from a social security .
• Free, informed and written consent signed by the participant and the investigator (no later than the day of inclusion and before any examination required by the research).
• Patient able and willing to answer questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusing to participate in research
• Patient who has already undergone bronchoscopy in vigil
• Patient premedicated for bronchial fibroscopy (anxiolytic, etc.)
• Patients with a history of epilepsy or psychiatric pathology
• Patient with vertigo
• Patient uncooperative, demented or unable to tolerate headgear.
• patient under guardianship or curatorship
• Patients suffering from blindness or deafness
• Patient with known significant intolerance to screens and/or virtual reality devices
• Pregnant, nursing or parturient women
• Unscheduled patients: emergencies, etc.
• Hospitalized patients