Staff Experiences of Using Virtual Reality in a Pain Management Group

NCT04259957 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 2
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Immersive Virtual Reality is a fast developing technology that allows a number of opportunities to engage people in activities that they otherwise might find difficult. For instance exercising in a fun way when they have difficulty exercising in the way they previously enjoyed. Alternatively the immersive nature of the experience might make it easier to engage in tasks in an otherwise distracting world. The investigators are interested in exploring how Virtual Reality games and programs can help people with Chronic Pain. Working with Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University the research team introduced Virtual Reality headsets and games to people engaging in a Pain Management Program Group lasting 6 weeks for 3 hours a week. This involved NHS patients in the UK, delivered by a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist. This group involved 8 individuals with a variety of chronic pain conditions. Patients used Virtual Reality headsets and games throughout the program to aid exercise and mindfulness activities. This is a relatively new approach and the investigators are not aware of any other organisations making use of this technology in this way. It would be useful developing its use to explore the issues those leading the Pain Management Group and supporting patients found. Speaking to these individuals in interviews will explore their experiences and feelings deeply and allow us to learn about what worked well and what challenges they faced. These interviews would be conducted in a format of qualitative research that would explore the experiences staff had, and compare it to other experiences of introducing patient-used technology in healthcare.

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Keywords

Virtual Reality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Semi-structured interview Qualitative interview

  30 minutes

Study Arms (1)

Clinician using Virtual Reality in Pain Management Program

Clinicians who have used immersive virtual reality as part of Pain Management program group.

Device: Immersive Virtual Reality

Interventions

Immersive Virtual Reality DEVICE

Immersive virtual reality games and mindfulness in Oculus Quest Virtual Reality headset

Clinician using Virtual Reality in Pain Management Program

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Clinicians working at INHEALTH Pain Management in the West Lancashire CCG area, UK. Clinicians who have worked with patients in the Pain Management Program group using virtual reality.

You may qualify if:

• Must be a qualified health care professional. Must work for Inhealth Pain Management in the West Lancashire team. As part of the above treating those with chronic (longer than 3 months) non-cancer pain.
• Must have delivered at lest one session of the Pain Management Program with use of Immersive Virtual Reality.

You may not qualify if:

• Any clinician who is voluntarily unwilling to take part in the research.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• InHealth Group: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inhealth Pain Management

Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3GN, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Thomas PH Shelton, MSc

CONTACT

07828439152; tom.shelton@nhs.net

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Clinical Lead

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 5, 2020
• First Posted: February 7, 2020
• Study Start: April 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2020
• Study Completion: June 1, 2020
• Last Updated: February 10, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)