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- Title
Virtual Reality Childbirth Education With 360° Videos.
- Authors
Siivola, Marjaana; Tiainen, Eero; Ekholm, Eeva; Leinonen, Teemu; Malmi, Lauri
- Abstract
During the pandemic in Finland, most childbirth education (CBE) programs were canceled or transferred online. We aimed to improve the situation by developing a virtual reality (VR) CBE. This article describes the process of developing a VR CBE pilot program and the results from the preliminary user test. To create the VR experience, we used 360° videos as the main content. The program is usable with VR headsets, a computer, tablet, and smartphone. When using the program with a VR headset, the users felt they were in the birthing room; they did not feel motion sickness, nor did they have usability challenges. The users preferred using the program on their own, studying independently with a tablet or mobile device.
- Subjects
CHILDBIRTH &; psychology; VIRTUAL reality; EXPERIENCE; DECISION making; QUESTIONNAIRES; CHILDBIRTH education; VIDEO recording
- Publication
Journal of Perinatal Education, 2023, Vol 32, Issue 1, p35
- ISSN
1058-1243
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1891/JPE-2021-0021