Abstract

Patients may be unaware that others face similar challenges. Virtual worlds allow group access to providers. Little is known about user perceptions of these healthcare interactions. This quasi-experimental study intervention simulated education for stress management conducted by a nurse coach. Findings suggested trust and perceived effectiveness of the group setting.

Author Details

Jacqueline K. Owens, PhD, RN, CNE, Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Ashland University, Mansfield, Ohio, USA; Nitin Walia, PhD, Ashland University Dauch College of Business and Economics, Ashland, Ohio, USA; Karen Estridge, DNP, RN, Heidelberg University, Tiffin, Ohio, USA; Melessa Starnes-Damoff, MSN, RN, Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mansfield, Ohio, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Patient Perceptions, Stress Management, Virtual Technology

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Patient perceptions of an augmented virtual nurse office to deliver wellness services for stress management

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Patients may be unaware that others face similar challenges. Virtual worlds allow group access to providers. Little is known about user perceptions of these healthcare interactions. This quasi-experimental study intervention simulated education for stress management conducted by a nurse coach. Findings suggested trust and perceived effectiveness of the group setting.