Effects on Anxiety, Stress, and Work Performance of Intensive Care Nurses Using an Immersive Virtual Reality Application
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 13
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Change in Job Performance Measured by the Individual Work Performance Scale
研究概览
简要总结
Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses often experience high levels of stress and anxiety due to the emotional demands of caring for critically ill patients. These psychological burdens can negatively affect their job performance and the quality of care they provide. Recent studies suggest that immersive virtual reality (IVR) technology may help reduce stress and improve professional performance among healthcare workers. However, no study to date has specifically evaluated the effects of IVR on ICU nurses' anxiety, stress, and job performance.
This study aims to evaluate whether an IVR application can reduce anxiety and stress levels while enhancing the job performance of ICU nurses. By introducing a clinical intervention based on virtual reality, the research seeks to explore its potential as a practical tool in improving nurses' well-being and work effectiveness in high-pressure environments. The findings will contribute to understanding the clinical applicability of IVR as a stress-reduction and performance-enhancement method in intensive care settings.
详细描述
This study investigates the impact of an immersive virtual reality (IVR) intervention on the anxiety, stress, and professional performance of registered nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). ICU nurses frequently face emotionally demanding situations, including end-of-life care, which can lead to elevated stress and anxiety levels. These psychological challenges have been associated with decreased job performance and compromised quality of patient care.
Technological innovations, particularly in virtual reality, offer promising solutions for mental health support and professional development in healthcare. IVR has been used successfully in various healthcare settings to reduce stress, improve coping strategies, and enhance performance. Despite this, no study has yet specifically examined its effect on ICU nurses.
In this randomized controlled trial, participants will be assigned to either an intervention group using the IVR application or a control group receiving standard care. The IVR experience is designed to promote relaxation, reduce psychological strain, and reinforce professional competencies through immersive scenarios. Outcome measures will include validated scales for anxiety, stress, and job performance, collected before and after the intervention.
The ultimate goal of this study is to assess the clinical applicability of IVR technology in supporting ICU nurses' mental well-being and work performance, offering a novel approach to workforce resilience in critical care settings.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Other
- 盲法
- None
盲法说明
This study does not involve masking. It is an open-label, single-group intervention, and both participants and researchers are aware of the intervention being administered. Therefore, no additional parties are masked.
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Willing to voluntarily participate in the study
- •Currently employed as a nurse in the Anesthesia and Reanimation Intensive Care Unit
- •Has been working in the unit for at least 3 months
- •Able and available to use the virtual reality (VR) application for a minimum of 10 minutes per day
- •Willing to use the VR application on 8 to 16 clinical workdays during the 8-week intervention period
排除标准
- •Any condition that prevents communication, completing questionnaires, or participating in measurements
- •Physical limitations that prevent movement (e.g., amputation, joint restriction)
- •Health problems that interfere with VR use, including chronic pain, hearing or vision loss, migraine, vertigo, nausea, epilepsy, claustrophobia, head injuries, or psychiatric treatment
研究组 & 干预措施
Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for ICU Nurses
Participants in this arm are registered nurses working in an intensive care unit who receive an immersive virtual reality (IVR) intervention. The intervention involves the use of a VR exergame (Beat Saber) through Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Nurses engage in VR sessions for a minimum of 10 minutes per day across 8-16 clinical workdays over an 8-week period. The intervention is designed to reduce anxiety and stress levels and enhance job performance. Outcome measures include anxiety, stress, individual job performance, and satisfaction ratings collected pre- and post-intervention.
干预措施: Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in Job Performance Measured by the Individual Work Performance Scale
时间窗: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Job performance will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Individual Work Performance Scale adapted by Köroğlu Kaba \& Öztürk (2021). The 14-item scale includes 3 subscales: Task Performance (5 items), Contextual Performance (6 items), and Counterproductive Work Behavior (3 items, reverse-coded). Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (Rarely) to 5 (Always). Higher scores indicate better performance. The internal consistency of the total scale is reported as 0.80.
次要结局
- Change in Anxiety Level(Before and after each VR session, from enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks)
- Change in Anxiety Levels Measured by the Spielberger State Anxiety Scale(From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks)
研究者
Merve BEKE
Phd, Nurse Educator
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa