Overview
To assess the effect of web-based 360° Virtual Reality movies on fear and anxiety, The investigators would like to assess the patient-perceived level of fear and anxiety quantitatively, making use of several questionnaires.
Description
In ENGAGE, a KWF Samenloop Voor Hoop subsidized project, we have developed VR movies to reduce fear and anxiety for patients who are going to be treated at Maastro. These movies are based on where most fear and anxiety are experienced and have been developed after extensive discussion with different disciplines in patient care and with agreement of the Director Patient Care. The movies include: 1) Mouldroom, 2) VMDIBH mamma photons, 3) Head and Neck photons, 4) Lung photons, 5) CT-scan, 6) Prostate photons, and 7) Head and Neck/ Neuro protons. Currently, the web-based 360° movies are implemented in clinical practice and the VR glasses with the 360° movies will be used as soon as social work has decided on where to integrate the use in the care pathway.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with breast- (only VMDIP), lung-, prostate-, head and neck cancer, a brain tumor.
- Age 18+
- Being able to speak, read and write in Dutch
- General interview between radiation oncologist and patient (= Intake)
- Ability to give written informed consent before the start of the study
- Decision talk about start of treatment must have taken place
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are already receiving radiotherapy treatment
- Pre-operative consultation for breast cancer patients
- Patients who have seen the VR-videos already