The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of educational and psychological interventions on the health outcomes of patients suffering from chronic diseases. We recruited 372 patients and randomly assigned them to one of two intervention arms during the trial, which lasted for...
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| author | Chao Zhong Lin Yao Lanlan Chen Xiaofen Wang Xiaohui Zhu Yihong Wen Lei Deng Jiafu Chen Jialiang Hui Lisha Shi Lijuan You |
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| description | This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of educational and psychological interventions on the health outcomes of patients suffering from chronic diseases. We recruited 372 patients and randomly assigned them to one of two intervention arms during the trial, which lasted for a year. Both groups participated in a 12-month intervention program, where the intervention group received health education and supportive psychological therapy utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology, while the control group received conventional health education guidance. Statistical analysis showed that compared to the control group, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements (p < 0.05) in depression assessment scores, compliance scores, and Barthel functional scoring. However, the two groups had no significant difference in the incidence of complications and health knowledge mastery. Additionally, the intervention group had fewer hospitalization days than the control group, with statistically significant differences. The research results prove that targeted intervention effectively improves medication adherence, patient awareness, and reduces patient hospitalization days, which is particularly important for managing chronic diseases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-110caf2f473f445aa71df24b513e4a7b2025-08-20T02:13:48ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182025-03-0125310470010.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104700The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled studyChao Zhong0Lin Yao1Lanlan Chen2Xiaofen Wang3Xiaohui Zhu4Yihong Wen5Lei Deng6Jiafu Chen7Jialiang Hui8Lisha Shi9Lijuan You10Department of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, ChinaDepartment of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China; Corresponding authors at: Department of Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 10/F, Digestive Building, 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China.Department of Organ Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, China; Corresponding authors at: Department of Transplantation, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 10/F, Digestive Building, 1838 Guangzhou Avenue North, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, China.This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of educational and psychological interventions on the health outcomes of patients suffering from chronic diseases. We recruited 372 patients and randomly assigned them to one of two intervention arms during the trial, which lasted for a year. Both groups participated in a 12-month intervention program, where the intervention group received health education and supportive psychological therapy utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology, while the control group received conventional health education guidance. Statistical analysis showed that compared to the control group, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements (p < 0.05) in depression assessment scores, compliance scores, and Barthel functional scoring. However, the two groups had no significant difference in the incidence of complications and health knowledge mastery. Additionally, the intervention group had fewer hospitalization days than the control group, with statistically significant differences. The research results prove that targeted intervention effectively improves medication adherence, patient awareness, and reduces patient hospitalization days, which is particularly important for managing chronic diseases.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825000137Chronic diseasePsychological well-beingHealth educationTreatment adherenceHospitalization daysRandomized controlled trial |
| spellingShingle | Chao Zhong Lin Yao Lanlan Chen Xiaofen Wang Xiaohui Zhu Yihong Wen Lei Deng Jiafu Chen Jialiang Hui Lisha Shi Lijuan You The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study Acta Psychologica Chronic disease Psychological well-being Health education Treatment adherence Hospitalization days Randomized controlled trial |
| title | The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study |
| title_full | The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study |
| title_fullStr | The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study |
| title_short | The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study |
| title_sort | use of virtual reality assisted interventions on psychological well being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients a randomized controlled study |
| topic | Chronic disease Psychological well-being Health education Treatment adherence Hospitalization days Randomized controlled trial |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825000137 |
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