Mindfulness Intervention on Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Mindfulness intervention based on virtual reality technology: On the day of surgery, the operating room staff brought patients to the preoperative waiting area in advance. Patients in the intervention group were assigned to a dedicated room within the preoperative waiting area. They were invited to sit in comfortable chairs and observe their surroundings. Operating room nurses trained in mindfulness assisted patients in putting on Huawei VR Glasses. They selected the pre-recorded Mindfulness Theory Course 1 + Guided Mindfulness Audio A for the first intervention. Subsequently, a second intervention was conducted when patients entered the operating room and surgery commenced. Operating room nurses assisted patients in wearing the Huawei VR Glass and selected the pre-recorded mindfulness theory course 2 + mindfulness guidance audio B.

Study summary

Background: Patients undergoing minimally invasive vascular surgery under local anesthesia often experience significant anxiety and pain, which may compromise surgical outcomes. Virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness interventions may offer a novel approach to enhance the perioperative experience. Methods: This single-center, prospective randomized controlled trial will enroll 160 patients, randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group (VR mindfulness intervention) or the control group (standard care). Primary outcome: State trait anxiety scale (STAI-State) measures anxiety. Secondary outcomes: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, vital signs, sleep quality, fatigue levels, satisfaction. Expected Results: VR mindfulness intervention is anticipated to significantly reduce anxiety and pain levels while improving sleep quality, fatigue levels, and patient satisfaction. Conclusion: As a safe, cost-effective, and immersive non-pharmacological intervention, VR mindfulness therapy holds promise for enhancing perioperative care quality.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• State-Trait Anxiety Inventory（STAI-State） — Upon arrival at waiting room (baseline), immediately prior to departure from waiting room (preoperative), and immediately upon surgical closure (prior to operating room departure)
  Total scores ranging from 20 to 80, where higher scores indicate greater anxiety.

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