Multisensory virtual reality reduces postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery

Key Points

• The study aims to determine the effectiveness of multisensory virtual reality in reducing postoperative delirium in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.
• Conducted as a clinical trial
• Implemented multisensory virtual reality intervention
• Included elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries
• Assessed delirium incidence post-surgery
• Multisensory virtual reality significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative delirium
• Improvement was observed compared to standard postoperative care
• Elderly patients reported better recovery experiences