Exploring the Application of Virtual Reality in Enhancing Chest Percussion Techniques, Reducing Caregiver Stress, and Improving Teaching Effectiveness for Caregivers of Children With Pneumonia

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Virtual Reality

• Registration Number: NCT07048275
• Lead Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital

Brief Summary

This study intends to adopt a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design to explore the application of virtual reality in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia. The aim is to evaluate the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers in performing this technique. The study will analyze the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and reducing caregiver stress

Detailed Description

This study explores the application of virtual reality (VR) in training chest percussion techniques for children with pneumonia, aiming to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of caregivers performing this technique. Chest percussion is a critical component of pulmonary physiotherapy, especially for pediatric patients with respiratory diseases requiring adjunctive chest therapy.

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of VR technology in chest percussion training, including its underlying principles, clinical practice, and future development. By reviewing both domestic and international research, the study analyzes the potential clinical benefits of improving caregivers' chest percussion skills and alleviating caregiver stress.

Research Objective:

To explore the application of virtual reality in enhancing chest percussion techniques, reducing caregiver stress, and improving teaching effectiveness for caregivers of children with pneumonia.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study Start: 2025-02-07
• Study First Submitted: 2025-06-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-07-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-07-01
• Study First Posted: 2025-07-02
• Last Update Posted: 2025-07-02
• Primary Completion: 2026-03-30
• Study Completion: 2027-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Primary caregivers of pediatric patients who have been diagnosed by a physician as requiring chest percussion as an adjunct therapy and are at least 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe communication barriers (inability to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, blindness, or deafness) that prevent understanding of the simulator.
2. Primary caregivers of pediatric patients with contraindications to chest percussion therapy, such as rib fractures, osteoporosis, tumors or skin graft sites, or pulmonary embolism.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: CROSSOVER

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pediatric Chest Physiotherapy Technique Assessment Form	Participants will be assessed at two time points: on the day of hospital admission or transfer, and on the fourth day after the teaching intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hui-Mei, Chen; 🇨🇳 Yuanlin, Taiwan