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The use of virtual reality-assisted interventions on psychological well-being and treatment adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study

Authors :
Chao Zhong
Lin Yao
Lanlan Chen
Xiaofen Wang
Xiaohui Zhu
Yihong Wen
Lei Deng
Jiafu Chen
Jialiang Hui
Lisha Shi
Lijuan You
Source :
Acta Psychologica, Vol 253, Iss , Pp 104700- (2025)
Publication Year :
2025
Publisher :
Elsevier, 2025.

Abstract

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

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00016918
Volume :
253
Issue :
104700-
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Acta Psychologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.110caf2f473f445aa71df24b513e4a7b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104700