Effect of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Satisfaction level and Hemodynamic Parameters among Women during Cesarean Section

Ibrahim Ibrahim, Hanan; Mohamed Essa, Rasha; Hamoda Mohamed Eltomy, Esraa; Ismail Abdel Aziz, Nemat; Hassan Allam, Tahany

doi:10.21608/ejhc.2025.433444

Effect of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Satisfaction level and Hemodynamic Parameters among Women during Cesarean Section

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Obstetrics& Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

² Professor of Obstetrics& Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University

³ Clinical Instructor at Nursing Faculty, Damanhour University

10.21608/ejhc.2025.433444

Abstract

Background: Cesarean section is the most frequently performed, with increasing prevalence worldwide. It often results in heightened anxiety, potentially affecting hemodynamic parameters and maternal satisfaction. Virtual Reality has demonstrated its capability to alleviate anxiety and enhance women's experiences within the healthcare system. Therefore, this study aimed to: Determine the effect of virtual Reality on anxiety, satisfaction level and hemodynamic parameters among women during cesarean section. Design: A non-randomized controlled clinical trial research design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted in the Obstetric and Gynecological operating room of Shubrakhit General Hospital. Subjects: A sample of 100 laboring women who were selected and classified into two equal groups of 50 study and control. Tools: Four tools were used in this study. Tool (I): Basic data structured interview schedule included three parts. Part I: Socio-demographic data, Part II: Reproductive history and Part III: History of cesarean section. Tool II: Beck Anxiety Inventory) (BAI). Tool III: The Birth Satisfaction Scale -Revised (BSS-R). Tool IV: Maternal hemodynamic parameters assessment sheet. Results: The study group showed significantly lower anxiety levels after intervention (p<0.001), with no significant change in the control group. Maternal satisfaction two hours after the cesarean section showed that 74% of the participants expressed satisfaction in the study group, compared to only 6% reported satisfaction in the control group. The study group showed highly statistically significant relations with hemodynamic parameters compared to the control group. Conclusion: It was concluded that virtual Reality had a positive effect on reducing anxiety and improving satisfaction level as well as hemodynamic parameters among women during cesarean section. Recommendation: Virtual Reality is recommended and should be included as an alternative to non-pharmacological therapy to reduce anxiety level among women during cesarean section.

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