Publications by authors named "Ryan T Marty"
J Med Internet Res
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- Preoperative anxiety is common in children and can lead to negative behaviors after surgery, prompting a focus on interventions like Child Life preparation and new techniques such as virtual reality (VR) for anxiety reduction.
- The study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a VR experience called "Doc McStuffins: Doctor for a Day," designed to help alleviate children's anxiety before surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
- Results showed strong patient satisfaction with the VR experience, and participants displayed a significant reduction in anxiety levels after engaging with the DocVR game, indicating its potential as a useful tool for improving the preoperative experience.
