Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions on Symptom Management in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions on Symptom Management in Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Clinical Scorecard: Impact of Immersive Virtual Reality Techniques on Symptom Relief for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Key Mechanisms
Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) techniques engage multiple sensory channels to reduce pain perception and alleviate anxiety.
Target Population
Patients with gastrointestinal cancer experiencing pain and anxiety.
Care Setting
Clinical management of gastrointestinal cancer.
Key Highlights
Gastrointestinal cancers account for 24% of cancer-related morbidity and 33.3% of mortality worldwide.
Approximately 53% of patients report moderate to severe pain, and 56% experience clinically significant anxiety.
IVR has shown potential in reducing anxiety and pain, improving quality of life, and shortening hospital stays.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess pain and anxiety levels in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.
Management
Consider IVR as a nonpharmacological intervention for symptom management.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Evaluate the effectiveness of IVR interventions on anxiety and pain relief.
Risks
Monitor for variability in intervention protocols and patient responses.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Patients undergoing treatment for gastrointestinal cancer.
IVR can be utilized preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively to enhance symptom management.
Clinical Best Practices
Implement IVR interventions to address both physical and psychological symptoms.
Utilize IVR to facilitate patient education and reduce preoperative anxiety.
