Adreanne Brungardt1, Angela Wibben2, Amanda F Tompkins3, Prajakta Shanbhag1, Heather Coats3,4, A Blythe LaGasse5, Debra Boeldt6, Jeanie Youngwerth2,3, Jean S Kutner2,3, Hillary D Lum1,7. 1. Division of Geriatric Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA. 2. University of Colorado Hospital Palliative Care Consult Service, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, USA. 3. Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA. 4. College of Nursing, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA. 5. School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. 6. National Mental Health Innovation Center, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA. 7. VA Eastern Colorado Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Abstract
Background: Music therapy (MT) and virtual reality (VR) have shown favorable patient-reported outcomes during serious illness. Objectives: To evaluate implementation measures of feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a VR-based MT intervention. Design: A pilot implementation study of a two-day VR-MT intervention using mixed methods. Patients created a personalized soundtrack with a music therapist, and then paired the soundtrack with a 360° VR environment. Setting/Subjects: Hospitalized patients with palliative care needs. Results: Of 23 patients (ages 20-74 years, 52% women), 17 completed the intervention, including 39% during an intensive care unit stay. Participants scored usability above average. For satisfaction, 53% chose the highest rating. Most participants spoke favorably of VR-MT, describing pleasant emotional and physical responses. Participants provided feedback on length, frequency of use, VR options, and timing of delivery. Conclusion: This VR-MT intervention was feasible, usable, and acceptable for hospitalized palliative care patients. Further study will test VR-MT outcomes.
Background: Music therapy (MT) and virtual reality (VR) have shown favorable patient-reported outcomes during serious illness. Objectives: To evaluate implementation measures of feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a VR-based MT intervention. Design: A pilot implementation study of a two-day VR-MT intervention using mixed methods. Patients created a personalized soundtrack with a music therapist, and then paired the soundtrack with a 360° VR environment. Setting/Subjects: Hospitalized patients with palliative care needs. Results: Of 23 patients (ages 20-74 years, 52% women), 17 completed the intervention, including 39% during an intensive care unit stay. Participants scored usability above average. For satisfaction, 53% chose the highest rating. Most participants spoke favorably of VR-MT, describing pleasant emotional and physical responses. Participants provided feedback on length, frequency of use, VR options, and timing of delivery. Conclusion: This VR-MT intervention was feasible, usable, and acceptable for hospitalized palliative care patients. Further study will test VR-MT outcomes.
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Keywords:
music therapy; palliative care; virtual reality
Authors: Jiping Mo; Victoria Vickerstaff; Ollie Minton; Simon Tavabie; Mark Taubert; Patrick Stone; Nicola White Journal: Palliat Med Date: 2022-05-30 Impact factor: 5.713