Assessing Patient Acceptance of Being Offered a Virtual Calm Room in Psychiatric Inpatient Care: Mixed Methods Study Background: Implementing new technologies in healthcare settings is often a complex and challenging process. Virtual reality (VR) has demonstrated promising results in terms of #feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness across various health conditions. However, little research has been done on patients’ acceptance of VR technology in psychiatric care. Objective: This study aimed to explore patients’ experiences of being offered the use of a virtual calm room when feeling anxious or worried in a psychiatric inpatient setting. Methods: A mixed-methods design was employed, with a qualitative → quantitative (QUAL → QUAN) approach. Data were gathered through individual interviews (n = 10) and a three-item rating scale (n = 59). The qualitative findings were then validated within a larger population using the quantitative data. Results: The majority of participants reported being satisfied with the option of using VR. Their initial impressions of the virtual calm room were that it seemed like a creative and stimulating environment that could potentially have a positive impact on them. They expected the VR experience to enhance their feelings of relaxation and concentration. The participants highlighted human interaction as a particularly valuable aspect to consider when implementing VR, emphasizing its role in enhancing the overall experience and ensuring a sense of connection and support throughout the process. Participants reported no significant difficulties in using the VR technology. They expressed high willingness to use the virtual calm room again in future and viewed the method as modern and innovative. Conclusions: The qualitative findings highlighted patients’ openness to innovative methods for enhancing their engagement in the psychiatric inpatient setting. Patients expressed a desire for increased availability of the virtual calm room. However, maintaining a balance between innovative technologies and human support is crucial for the successful implementation of such methods. Quantitative results demonstrated high acceptance of the option of using the virtual calm room, with no significant difficulties reported.

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Scientists Hope 3D-Printed Skin Can Bring On-Demand Treatment for Serious Injuries New bioprinting techniques make it possible to 3D print skin with complex networks of blood vessels. Bioprinting holds the promise of producing tissues and organs on demand, but efforts have been held...

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Dental Floss Has Potential to Deliver Vaccines, Replacing Needles or Nasal Sprays Learn about how a dental floss pick could be the new and more effective vaccine delivery method.

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Revolutionary Smart Drug-Delivering Bandage Developed by Polish Scientists Polish scientists developed electrospun polymer mats containing metronidazole for targeted, controlled drug delivery to wounds. Scientists have found a promising new method to deliver antibiotics right...

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The EnergyPoints App has received a $2M+ Phase II SBIR grant from the NIH/NCI to advance her mission: bringing evidence-based acupressure and integrative self-care tools to cancer survivors — right from their phones.

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Senator Harris commends Dr. Jeffrey Carter and LSU Health New Orleans burn team Dr. Jeffrey Carter leads LSU Health New Orleans burn team awarded $9.7 million grant

Louisiana's Senate has honored Dr. Jeffrey Carter and his LSU Health burn team for their groundbreaking work in trauma care, including a game-changing $9.7 million grant to revolutionize treatment for burn victims.

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Maximizing Patient Care: The Power of Combining Mobile Healthcare Services

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AP Container Hospital: A Unique Healthcare Initiative in Tribal Areas Andhra Pradesh introduces Container Hospitals in tribal areas, ensuring better healthcare access for remote regions. A groundbreaking step to eliminate dolly reliance.

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