C2Care at the service of intensive care patients
C2Care collaborated with the Hôpital Nord de Marseille (AP-HM) as well as with Maryse Pour la Vie to prepare patients for their stay in the ICU following lung transplantation surgery.
The very first patient to have contributed to this study was exposed before her operation. The results obtained are very positive.
Key takeaways
- C2Care partnered with Hôpital Nord de Marseille (AP-HM) and Maryse Pour la Vie to prepare a lung transplant patient for her ICU stay.
- Before surgery, the patient was exposed to the C2Care software with Dr. Maltese to discover caregivers and equipment in advance.
- The results were positive: the patient reported waking up "without surprise" after the operation.
- C2Care aims to extend this study to support more patients and institutions.
VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE RESUSCITATION SERVICE
C2Care collaborated with the Hôpital Nord de Marseille (AP-HM) as well as with Maryse Pour la Vie to prepare patients for their stay in the ICU following lung transplantation surgery.
The very first patient to have contributed to this study was exposed before her operation. The results obtained are very positive.
The stay in the intensive care unit is an ordeal that is too rarely experienced well by patients. The physical and psychological shock, but also the general world of the intensive care unit are often traumatic. This traumatic experience, if it is too deafening, will have a considerable impact on the length of the stay and on possible complications. That is why this study was set up, to reassure, accompany, relieve patients and nursing staff in intensive care.
Before her operation, the patient was exposed to the C2Care software with Dr. Maltese for a total immersion. Thanks to these exposures and the work of the psychologist, she was able to prepare for her stay in the intensive care unit, meet the caregivers and discover the machines that would accompany her in her recovery. The goal was to minimize the traumatic impact once the patient began her stay in the ICU.
"Once the operation was over, I woke up without surprise." These are his words. The results are promising and we are eager to take this project to the next level and develop this study to support new patients and institutions.
C2Care thanks Hôpital Nord and Maryse Pour la Vie as well as Dr. Coiffard and Dr. Maltese.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Intensive Care Patients and Virtual Reality
How does virtual reality help patients prepare for an ICU stay?
Before her operation, the patient underwent virtual reality sessions with Dr. Maltese to explore the intensive care unit, meet caregivers and see the medical equipment she would encounter. This preparation aimed to reduce the traumatic impact of her ICU stay after lung transplantation surgery.
Can I feel nauseous while using the headset?
Yes, some patients experience cybersickness, a well-known and reversible phenomenon. Starting with static environments, such as relaxation scenes, and moving gradually toward slight head movements helps the body adapt to the sensation of movement while remaining physically still.
Are there any contraindications to virtual reality therapy?
Virtual reality therapy is not recommended for people with epilepsy or for pregnant individuals. Beyond these exceptions, the literature shows it can be used across a wide age range, including adults, adolescents and elderly patients, with therapeutic benefits observed for each group.
Which patients can benefit from virtual reality exposure therapy?
Virtual reality exposure therapy benefits a broad range of patients. Studies show effectiveness in adults treated for anxiety disorders, addictions or eating disorders, in adolescents with increased therapeutic engagement, and in elderly patients for cognitive stimulation and anxiety management.
What happens if I have a problem with my VR headset?
Contact C2Care's technical support team via live chat from your control panel. The team will help diagnose the issue and, if needed, send a return label and replace the defective equipment within 48 hours.
Why use virtual reality in the field of mental health?
Virtual reality allows gradual exposure to anxiety-inducing situations in a secure, reproducible environment, adapted to each patient's needs. It increases patient engagement and can be used for anxiety disorders, phobias, addictions, mood disorders and cognitive remediation.
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