Effects of VR-based Respiratory Training on Motor Reaction Time and Correctness, Stress Levels, Attention, Motor Skills, Postural Stability and Sleep Quality in Shift Healthcare Workers

Launched by POZNAN UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION · Apr 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how virtual reality (VR) breathing exercises can help improve various aspects of health and performance in healthcare workers, particularly those who work shifts like paramedics and nurses. The researchers want to see if these VR-guided exercises can reduce stress levels, enhance attention and reaction times, improve motor skills and balance, and positively affect sleep quality.

To participate, individuals must be healthcare professionals aged 23-45, with at least two years of experience in a hospital emergency department and must give their consent to join the study. Participants will be divided into three groups: one group will use VR for breathing exercises, another will listen to relaxing music without specific breathing instructions, and the control group will not receive any intervention. This research aims to find out if VR-based training is an effective way to support the mental and physical well-being of shift-working healthcare workers.

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Eligibility criteria

• • The study will be conducted in a group of paramedics and nurses of both sexes, aged 23-45. It is expected that 60 people will be examined. The study will include hospital emergency department employees, working shifts, with a minimum of two years of work experience. Those who receive a doctor's consent to participate in the study and give informed consent will be admitted to the study.