title: Efficacy of the virtual reality-based stress management program on stress-related variables in people with mood disorders: the feasibility study.
abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a VR-based stress management program on people with mood disorders. A quasi-experimental study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Singapore, and a convenience sample of 22 was recruited. The program comprised three daily 1-hour sessions incorporating psychoeducation and VR-based relaxation practice. Participants who completed the program had significantly lowered subjective stress (t=6.91, p<0.001), depression (t=5.62, p<0.001), and anxiety (t=5.54, p<0.001); and increased skin temperature (F=17.71, p<0.001), perceived relaxation (F=26.20, p<0.001) and knowledge (F=13.77, p<0.001). Participants' feedback on the program was positive. Findings from this study contribute to improving clinical practice and serve as preliminary data to conduct more rigorous research in the future.
authors: Institute of Mental Health, Singapore, Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View, Singapore. Electronic address: lubna.ishah@gmail.com.
authors: Lubna Bte Iskhandar
authors: LB
authors: Shah
authors: Faculty of Health and Social Care, Dearne Building, University Of Hull, UK. Electronic address: samanthatorres613@gmail.com.
authors: Samantha
authors: S
authors: Torres
authors: Assisi Hospice, Singapore. Electronic address: prema_k@assisihospice.org.sg.
authors: Premarani
authors: P
authors: Kannusamy
authors: Advanced Practice Nurses, Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore. Electronic address: cecilia_ml_chng@nuhs.edu.sg.
authors: Cecilia Mui Lee
authors: CM
authors: Chng
authors: Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre Block MD11, Singapore. Electronic address: nurhhg@nus.edu.sg.
authors: Hong-Gu
authors: HG
authors: He
authors: Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore, Level 2, Clinical Research Centre Block MD11, Singapore. Electronic address: nurpk@nus.edu.sg.
authors: Piyanee
authors: P
authors: Klainin-Yobas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012064:Relaxation Therapy / Q000379:methods; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D063367:Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult