Becker's Healthcare February 13, 2025
The utilization of virtual reality was found to decrease preoperative anxiety in older patients undergoing open-heart surgery, according to a study published Jan. 4 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
One hundred Mayo Clinic patients participated in the study, either experiencing virtual reality through a tablet or immersive goggles. Overall, anxiety scores decreased 2 points on average in the tablet group and 2.9 points in the goggle group, according to a Feb. 12 news release from Mayo Clinic.
To assess anxiety, researchers had patients wear a monitor to record vital signs and complete a standardized anxiety test before and after experiencing virtual reality. While both...
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