Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality Intervention for Children and Young Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15714941
AutoresAnava A Wren (Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94304, USA), Anava Wren (Stanford University), Nicole Neiman (0009-0008-2742-0917, Stanford University, autor de correspondencia), Thomas J Caruso (0000-0002-0723-5262, Stanford University), Samuel Rodríguez (0000-0002-5869-3896, Stanford University), Katherine Taylor (0009-0009-8389-1921, Stanford University), Martine Madill (Stanford University), Hal Rives (Stanford University), Linda Nguyen (0000-0002-7165-6678, Stanford University)
Año2021
Volumen8
Número5
Páginas368-368
Fecha de publicación2021-05-05
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaChildren (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
EditorialMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children8050368
PMID34063034
OpenAlexW3157864365
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas44

The aim of this pilot study was to assess: (1) the feasibility and acceptability of a Mindfulness-Based Virtual Reality (MBVR) intervention among children and young adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and (2) the preliminary efficacy of MBVR on key psychological (anxiety) and physical (pain) outcomes. Participants were 62 children to young adults with IBD (M = 15.6 years; 69.4% Crohn's disease; 58% male) recruited from an outpatient pediatric IBD clinic. Participants completed a baseline assessment, underwent the 6-min MBVR intervention, completed a post-intervention assessment and study satisfaction survey, and provided qualitative feedback. Results suggest strong feasibility and acceptability. Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with MBVR including high levels of enjoyment (M = 4.38; range 1-5) and relaxation (M = 4.35; range 1-5). Qualitative data revealed several key themes including participants interest in using MBVR in IBD medical settings (e.g., hospitalizations, IBD procedures, IBD treatments), as well as in their daily lives to support stress and symptom management. Preliminary analyses demonstrated improvements in anxiety ( t = 4.79, p = 0.001) and pain ( t = 3.72, p < 0.001) following MBVR. These findings provide initial support for the feasibility and acceptability of MBVR among children and young adults with IBD. Results also suggest MBVR may improve key IBD outcomes (e.g., anxiety, pain) and highlight the importance of conducting a randomized controlled trial and more rigorous research to determine intervention efficacy

Anxiety · Disease · Intervention (counseling · Irritable bowel syndrome · Mindfulness · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Randomized controlled trial · Young adult · Clinical Psychology · Inflammatory Bowel Disease · Medicine · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Music Therapy and Health · Pediatric Pain Management Techniques · Internal Medicine