Reduction of procedural anxiety Other
Conditions
Interventions
All participants have the Virtual Tour (VT). All participants are given a non-validated Anxiety Questionnaire after informed consent and eligibility. During the VT their heart rate is measured. 10 min
Sponsors
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants aged over 18 years old 2. Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study 3. Participant has the required visual acuity to view the VR Tour 4. Participant has the manual dexterity to use the controller
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participant has received a PET/CT scan previously 2. Participant has a hearing impairment which means they cannot hear speech on the tour application 3. Participants who are unable to communicate clearly in English over the telephone for 30 minutes 4. Participants who are unable to understand written English 5. Participant has limited mobility and is unable to position themselves with minimal assistance onto a bed
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Heart rate measured using an optical sensor during virtual tour PET-CT bore experience and real PET-CT experience 2. Acceptability and experience of the intervention measured using interviews from Day 2 onwards | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Anxiety measured using Anxiety Questionnaire scoring at baseline and after the intervention (10 min before PET-CT appointment time) | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed