Pengunaut Trainer: A Playful VR App To Prepare Children for MRI Examinations - In-depth Game Design Analysis

被引：15

作者：

Liszio, Stefan ^{[1
]}

Graf, Linda ^{[1
]}

Basu, Oliver ^{[2
]}

Masuch, Maic ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Duisburg Essen, Entertainment Comp, Essen, Germany

[2] Univ Hosp Essen, Clin Pediat 3, Essen, Germany

来源：

PROCEEDINGS OF IDC 2020 | 2020年

关键词：

Virtual Reality; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Anxiety Reduction; Patient Preparation; Applied Games; Clinical Trial; ANXIETY; INFORMATION; VIDEOGAMES; SEDATION; THERAPY; NEED;

D O I：

10.1145/3392063.3394432

中图分类号：

TP39 [计算机的应用];

学科分类号：

081203 ; 0835 ;

摘要：

We present the concept, design, and evaluation of a playful mobile virtual reality (VR) app for children to reduce anxiety and stress during MRI examinations. The Pengunaut Trainer aims to help children to familiarize themselves with the medical environment so that they can be examined without fear, rendering sedation unnecessary. The young patients learn about the procedure and train to lie still during a virtual MRI scan. We conducted a clinical trial focusing on an in-depth analysis of the game design. 29 children trained over 14 days on average before their MRI examination. The participants were impressed by the VR experience and motivated to train. They reported high levels of immersion and positive affect. Anxiety and negative feelings towards the upcoming MRI examination were significantly reduced after the training period. Moreover, our results indicate that the Pengunaut Trainer could be effective in reducing anxiety and stress during the MRI scan. Our results and the positive feedback from parents and medical professionals prove the validity of our approach.

引用

页码：470 / 482

页数：13