Effectiveness of Virtual Nature-based Intervention During First Stage of Labour

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF OULU · Jun 22, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to help women feel more relaxed and less anxious during the first stage of labor by using virtual nature scenes. Research shows that being in a calming environment can help reduce stress and anxiety, which are common feelings for women giving birth. The study aims to see if this virtual nature-based intervention can improve the childbirth experience by measuring levels of anxiety, fear, stress, and pain during labor.

To participate, women must be full-term pregnant and in the active first stage of labor. Unfortunately, those with severe vision or hearing issues, or who might have complications during childbirth, cannot take part. The trial involves 60 women who will be divided into two groups: one group will experience the virtual nature intervention while the other will not. All participants will be checked at various times during and after labor to see how they feel. This study will provide valuable information about whether this kind of intervention can be helpful for women during childbirth.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
• • full-term pregnancy (h 37+0 - 41+6)
• • childbirth at active first-stage of labour
• Exclusion Criteria: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
• • severe vision or hearing loss
• • communication is possible only via interpreter
• • childbirth in second stage of labour
• • expected complications during childbirth