Detailed Abstract
[Liver Oral Presentation 1 - Liver (Liver Disease/Surgery)]
[LV OP 1-S8] Impact of Virtual Reality Education on Disease-specific Knowledge And Anxiety for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patient Scheduled for Liver Resection: a Randomized Controlled Study.
Jaehun YANG 2, Jinsoo RHU 1, Juhee CHO 3, Danbee KANG 3, Soyoung LIM 1, Heesuk LEE 4, Gyu-Seoung CHOI 1, Jongman KIM 1, Jae-Won JOH 1
1 Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 2 Department of Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 3 Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Samsung Medical Center, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 4 VRAD Inc., VRAD Inc., REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Background : Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant health concern, and the complexity of liver anatomy poses challenges in conveying radiologic findings and surgical plans to patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a virtual reality (VR) education program on anxiety and knowledge in HCC patients undergoing liver resection.
Methods : From January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023, 88 patients at Samsung Medical Center were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Participants were divided into VR group (n=44) and control group (n=44). VR group received patient-specific 3D liver model education through VR platform, while control group underwent conventional explanation processes. Both groups completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing anxiety (using STAI-X-1, STAI-X-2, and VAS) and knowledge about liver resection.
Results : There was no significant difference in pre-explanation anxiety and knowledge scores between two groups. Post-explanation, VR group exhibited a more significant reduction in STAI-X-1 scores (-4.14 ± 7.5) compared to control group (-0.84 ± 5.7) (P = 0.023*). Additionally, VR group demonstrated superior post-explanation knowledge scores (17.20 ± 2.6) than control group (13.42 ± 3.3) (P < 0.001*). The change in knowledge scores was also notably higher in VR group (5.86 ± 3.7) compared to control group (2.63 ± 3.3) (P < 0.001*). VR group reported a satisfaction score of 45.65 ± 4.16 out of 50.
Conclusions : The VR education program significantly improved knowledge and reduced anxiety among HCC patients compared to conventional methods. This study suggests that VR can be a valuable tool in patient education, enhancing comprehension and alleviating pre-surgical anxiety.
Methods : From January 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023, 88 patients at Samsung Medical Center were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. Participants were divided into VR group (n=44) and control group (n=44). VR group received patient-specific 3D liver model education through VR platform, while control group underwent conventional explanation processes. Both groups completed pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessing anxiety (using STAI-X-1, STAI-X-2, and VAS) and knowledge about liver resection.
Results : There was no significant difference in pre-explanation anxiety and knowledge scores between two groups. Post-explanation, VR group exhibited a more significant reduction in STAI-X-1 scores (-4.14 ± 7.5) compared to control group (-0.84 ± 5.7) (P = 0.023*). Additionally, VR group demonstrated superior post-explanation knowledge scores (17.20 ± 2.6) than control group (13.42 ± 3.3) (P < 0.001*). The change in knowledge scores was also notably higher in VR group (5.86 ± 3.7) compared to control group (2.63 ± 3.3) (P < 0.001*). VR group reported a satisfaction score of 45.65 ± 4.16 out of 50.
Conclusions : The VR education program significantly improved knowledge and reduced anxiety among HCC patients compared to conventional methods. This study suggests that VR can be a valuable tool in patient education, enhancing comprehension and alleviating pre-surgical anxiety.
SESSION
Liver Oral Presentation 1
Room A 3/21/2024 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM