Dream or virtual reality An exploration of experiences of virtual reality for stress reduction in Intensive Care Unit nurses

[Virtual Presenter] The Covid-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on the world, especially on the medical profession. Intensive Care Unit nurses have noticed an intensified demand on their workloads as well as an emergence of early career departures due to the pandemic. This paper seeks to explore the potential of Virtual Reality as a way of easing the stress which ICU nurses experience. Through examining the experiences of nurses in an ICU environment, this paper could lead to a new way of helping nurses handle the ever-growing demands on their profession..

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[Audio] VR has gained recognition as an effective tool for aiding healthcare professionals in managing stress. This article looks into the possibility of using VR to reduce the stress that ICU nurses experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. The TAC Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale hosts four ICUs with a total of 40 beds. At the Regional Hospital of Lugano, four head nurses, 70 specialized nurses, and 21 regular nurses are present. On average, 1,416 patients visit the hospital each year, thus making VR a useful tool that can help in dealing with the stress that comes with the increased workload..

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[Audio] I am conducting a research to comprehend the efficacy of Virtual Reality as a stress relieving tool for Intensive Care Unit nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. An in-depth review of the literature will be done to quantify the effect of VR on stress and its practicality in our healthcare setting - the Intensive Care Unit of the Regional Hospital of Lugano..

[Audio] This paper aims to provide new evidence and suggest ways to reduce stress in Intensive Care Unit nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. To achieve this, we conducted a comprehensive research with three stages. First, we assessed the theory constituting elements of stress, burnout, and the link between them. Second, we conducted a literature review on existing literature about the efficacy of Virtual Reality as a relaxing method. Third, we conducted a survey and 10 in-depth interviews to investigate the validation of the VR sessions, the satisfaction of the nurses, potential implementation obstructions, and other insights..

[Audio] Literature review of this paper shows that Virtual Reality can be an economical and worthwhile approach to cut down on stress among ICU nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Multiple studies have demonstrated that Virtual Reality helps medical professionals by supplying a tension-less environment that reduces stress levels and develops their capacity to uphold equilibrium and sharpen decision-making in a taxing situation. Additionally, it is able to better job satisfaction and reduce the occurrence of burnout..

[Audio] This study investigated how Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to reduce stress levels among Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. To ensure a diverse group of participants, factors such as gender, age and years of experience were taken into consideration. The research involved a qualitative study with 8 participants, comprising 4 men and 4 women, as well as 4 age groups (20-25, 30-35, 40-45 and over 50) and 4 levels of experience in the ICU (0-2 years, 2-5 years, 5-10 years and over 10 years). It is believed that such a varied sample is important in order to gain a full understanding of how VR can be beneficial to ICU nurses in this difficult time..

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[Audio] Virtual Reality has been documented to reduce stress in nurses in Intensive Care Units during the Covid-19 pandemic. Participants in the study showed high levels of enthusiasm with the VR experience and satisfaction measured on a numerical rate scale of 7 or higher. The key themes that emerged from the study were relaxing, recommended, and sleep inducing. One nurse said they found it a "very relaxing and pleasant experience" while another expressed willingness to recommend it to others at the end of a shift. The promising results of this study require further research into the potential of Virtual Reality as a tool to reduce stress..

[Audio] Nurses in the study accentuated the relevance of organization, problems, and time when pondering the capability of virtual reality in stress diminution. The principal issue stayed on whether or not their organization would back its utilization, also how they would incorporate this into their as of now busy shifts. Subsequently, we will inspect the potential of robots in giving support to elderly individuals..

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[Audio] VR has been shown to be a viable option for reducing the stress levels of Intensive Care Unit nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. It allows nurses to escape from the pressure of their work environment and provides an interactive and immersive experience for them to explore and enjoy. In addition, it can be used to access health care services for nurses in remote areas and can be beneficial in busy situations. This paper has provided an insight into the potential of VR to improve the health and wellbeing of nurses during the pandemic..