Date of Award
Summer 7-16-2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Department
Design
Advisor(s)
Carr, Donald William
Second Advisor
Prochner, Isabel
Keywords
Anxiety, CHD, Children, Congenital Heart Disease, Healthcare, VR
Subject Categories
Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental and Social Health | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Surgery
Abstract
Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often need to bear great anxiety related to various invasive surgeries and medical procedures. In a study of virtual reality technology in the medical industry, I found that it has great development potential in reducing children's anxiety. Therefore, the goals of this thesis project were to use virtual reality technology to reduce anxiety for children with CHD. Using previous research of anxiety in children with CHD and the solutions to children's anxiety in various hospitals, this thesis summarizes the design directions. Then, through interviews with pediatric cardiologists, child development experts, and children with coronary heart disease with their parents, I determine the design elements to help children with CHD reduce anxiety. Finally, this article puts forward a preoperative education design about fantasy adventure stories based on this research. The final design is a picture book and VR experience that will be employed at various moments leading up to CHD surgeries. The adventure story can help reduce children's anxiety through education and by diverting their attention.
Access
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Yang, "Designing a Virtual Reality Experience to Reduce Anxiety of Children With Chd During the Perioperative Period" (2021). Theses - ALL. 525.
https://surface.syr.edu/thesis/525
