Perspectives of intensive care professionals on psychological stressors, support strategies, and the potential of virtual reality in critical care
ICU clinicians acknowledge the perceived psychological burden of ICU environments and engagement activities were infrequent in ICU patients. They express cautious optimism towards VR as a supportive tool. However, successful implementation requires addressing significant logistical, clinical, and educational barriers.
Authors
- Kaja Antlej (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4855-6097)
- Ashwin Subramaniam
- Tjasa Savoric
- Rand Butcher
- Sylvester Arnab
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- Deakin University (AU)
- Epworth Hospital (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- Coventry University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Australian Critical Care
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aucc.2026.101551
- Primary Topic
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Australian College of Critical Care Nurses
- Intensive Care Society