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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality intervention in lowering preoperative anxiety for patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery.

June 3, 2026ANZ Journal of Surgery

Efficacy of Virtual Reality‐Based Intervention for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Adult Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality intervention in lowering preoperative anxiety for patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery.
Prospective, single-center, randomized controlled trial conducted from March 2023 to December 2024
308 patients scheduled for elective abdominal surgery, 155 in VR group and 153 in control
Primary outcome measured by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, State subscale (STAI-S)
VR group had significantly lower pre-induction STAI-S scores (36.5 vs. 48.0, p < 0.001)
Higher cooperation scores in the VR group (82.8 vs. 74.8, p < 0.001)
Significant reductions in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and serum cortisol in VR group compared to control (p < 0.001)

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Randomized trial evaluates VR intervention reducing anxiety in adult surgical patients, suggesting effective preoperative care.

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Zheng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc44edee9eb8c0dce5dc8 https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70775

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Efficacy of Virtual Reality‐Based Intervention for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Adult Surgical Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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