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This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based multisensory intervention for postoperative recovery in patients receiving gynecological surgery.
This study explores the effectiveness of a virtual reality-based multisensory intervention for postoperative recovery in patients receiving gynecological surgery. The results of the study included postoperative pain response, comfort, and anxiety of the patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| VR-Aromatherapy group | Other | The VR-Aromatherapy group received virtual reality intervention combined with aromatherapy for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward. |
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| Aromatherapy group | Other | The Aromatherapy group received lavender aromatherapy for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward. |
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| VR group | Other | The VR group received virtual reality intervention for 20 minutes postoperatively. The intervention was started by an investigator from the return of the patient to the ward. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Virtual Reality intervention | Other | The head-mounted virtual reality device is used to provide patients with relaxing videos of nature scenes accompanied by calming music and guided meditations. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Pain response | The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scale was used to assess the pain response of patients. | The pain response of patients was assessed at 0.5 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour postoperatively, and immediately after intervention. |
| Anxiety | The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scale was used to assess the anxiety of patients. | The anxiety level of patients was assessed immediately after the intervention. |
| Sleep quality | The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale was used to assess the postoperative sleep quality of patients. | The sleep quality of patients was assessed at 24 hour postoperatively. |
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Inclusion Criteria: 1) significant postoperative pain response (VAS score over 4); 2) age greater than 18 years and volunteered to participate in this study.
Exclusion Criteria: 1) patients with psychosomatic disorders such as delirium, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder; 2) patients with epilepsy, motion sickness, lightsensitivity, or other neurological diseases may have difficulty wearing the VR headset; 3) patients have severe heart, liver, kidney, blood, digestive, and nervous diseases.
The study population was the patients undergoing gynecologic surgery.
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Shirong Fang, M.D | Contact | 15094947165 | fsr0536@163.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jiang Liu, M.D | Weifang Medical University | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41872447 | Derived | Liu J, Liu Y, Bi L, Zhao L, Hu F, Huang M, Zhang J, Zhou X, Wang T, Fang S, Zhang F, Song Y. Effects of multisensory stimulation based on immersive virtual reality in postoperative neuropsychiatric recovery after gynecological laparoscopy. NPJ Digit Med. 2026 Mar 24;9(1):372. doi: 10.1038/s41746-026-02515-7. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005831 | Genital Diseases, Female |
| D000377 | Agnosia |
| ID | Term |
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| D052776 | Female Urogenital Diseases |
| D005261 | Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019341 | Aromatherapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D026441 | Mind-Body Therapies |
| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D008517 | Phytotherapy |
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| Aromatherapy | Other | The cotton ball soaked in lavender essential oil is placed near the patient's pillow. |
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| D010468 | Perceptual Disorders |
| D019954 | Neurobehavioral Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D026421 |
| Sensory Art Therapies |
| D011613 | Psychotherapy |
| D004191 | Behavioral Disciplines and Activities |