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Published on in Vol 13 (2024)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/55692, first published .
An Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for Preoperative Anxiety and Distress Among Adults Undergoing Oncological Surgery: Protocol for a 3-Phase Development and Feasibility Trial

An Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for Preoperative Anxiety and Distress Among Adults Undergoing Oncological Surgery: Protocol for a 3-Phase Development and Feasibility Trial

An Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for Preoperative Anxiety and Distress Among Adults Undergoing Oncological Surgery: Protocol for a 3-Phase Development and Feasibility Trial

Authors of this article:

Renée El-Gabalawy1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Author Orcid Image ;   Jordana L Sommer1, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Pamela Hebbard4, 6 Author Orcid Image ;   Kristin Reynolds3, 5 Author Orcid Image ;   Gabrielle S Logan1 Author Orcid Image ;   Michael S D Smith7 Author Orcid Image ;   Thomas C Mutter1 Author Orcid Image ;   W Alan Mutch1 Author Orcid Image ;   Natalie Mota2, 3, 5 Author Orcid Image ;   Catherine Proulx7 Author Orcid Image ;   Vincent Gagnon Shaigetz7 Author Orcid Image ;   Jessica L Maples-Keller8 Author Orcid Image ;   Rakesh C Arora6 Author Orcid Image ;   David Perrin4, 9 Author Orcid Image ;   Jada Benedictson2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Eric Jacobsohn1 Author Orcid Image
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  1. Pandhare A, Skulikj D, Lee J, Mikhiel P, Banakou D. Proceedings of the 2025 ACM International Conference on Interactive Media Experiences. vER: Virtual Human Companionship for Patients in Preoperative Care View