A Single Session of Virtual Reality Improved Tiredness, Shortness of Breath, Anxiety, Depression and Well-Being in Hospitalized Individuals with COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

BACKGROUND: In 2020, the world was surprised by the spread and mass contamination of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). COVID-19 produces symptoms ranging from a common cold to severe symptoms that can lead to death. Several strategies have been implemented to improve the well-being of patients during their hospitalization, and virtual reality (VR) has been used. However, whether patients hospitalized for COVID-19 can benefit from this intervention remains unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether VR contributes to the control of pain symptoms, the sensation of dyspnea, perception of well-being, anxiety, and depression in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. METHODS: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial was designed. Patients underwent a single session of VR and usual care. The experimental group (n = 22) received VR content to promote relaxation, distraction, and stress relief, whereas the control group (n = 22) received non-specific VR content. RESULTS: The experimental group reported a significant decrease in tiredness, shortness of breath, anxiety, and an increase in the feeling of well-being, whereas the control group showed improvement only in the tiredness and anxiety. CONCLUSIONS: VR is a resource that may improve the symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath, anxiety, and depression in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Future studies should investigate the effect of multiple VR sessions on individuals with COVID-19.

Tradução e validação do Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2. 0) para o idioma português do Brasil / Translation and validation of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2. 0) into Portuguese

Objetivo: Traduzir e validar o Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) para o idioma Português do Brasil. Métodos: Tradutores juramentados traduziram e retrotraduziram o Quest. A validade do conteúdo (IVC) foi determinada por cinco especialistas e, após a versão final do B-Quest, foi aplicado um pré-teste a usuários de cadeiras de rodas manuais, andadores e muletas. As propriedades psicométricas foram testadas como garantia da validade dos itens, confiabilidade e estabilidade da escala. Resultados: Foram obtidos dados de 121 usuários dos dispositivos mencionados. Nosso estudo demonstrou um IVC de 91,66% e uma análise de fatores satisfatória com referência à estrutura bidimensional do instrumento, o que assegurou a representatividade dos itens. Os coeficientes alfa de Cronbach dos itens "dispositivo", "serviços" e "escore total" do B-Quest foram 0,862, 0,717 e 0,826, respectivamente. A estabilidade de teste-reteste, realizada após terem transcorrido dois meses, foi analisada com o uso do teste de correlação de Spearman, tendo sido demonstrada elevada correlação (ρ>0,6) para a maioria dos itens. Conclusão: O estudo sugere que o B-Quest é um instrumento confiável, representativo e válido para a medição da satisfação de usuários de tecnologia assistiva no Brasil. .

Objective: To translate and validate the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: Certified translators translated and back-translated Quest. Content validity (CVI) was determined by 5 experts and, after the final version of B-Quest, a pre-test was applied to users of manual wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. The psychometric properties were tested to assure the validity of items and the reliability and stability of the scale. Results: Data were obtained from 121 users of the above-mentioned devices. Our study showed a CVI of 91.66% and a satisfactory factor analysis referent to the two-dimensional structure of the instrument that ensured the representativeness of the items. The Cronbach's alpha of the items device, service and total score of B-Quest were 0.862, 0.717 and 0.826, respectively. Test-retest stability conducted after a time interval of 2 months was analyzed using Spearman's correlation test, which showed high correlation (ρ >0.6) for most items. Conclusion: The study suggests that the B-Quest is a reliable, representative, and valid instrument to measure the satisfaction of users of assistive technology in Brazil. .

[Translation and validation of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) into Portuguese]. / Tradução e validação do Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) para o idioma português do Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To translate and validate the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0) into Brazilian Portuguese. METHODS: Certified translators translated and back-translated Quest. Content validity (CVI) was determined by 5 experts and, after the final version of B-Quest, a pre-test was applied to users of manual wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. The psychometric properties were tested to assure the validity of items and the reliability and stability of the scale. RESULTS: Data were obtained from 121 users of the above-mentioned devices. Our study showed a CVI of 91.66% and a satisfactory factor analysis referent to the two-dimensional structure of the instrument that ensured the representativeness of the items. The Cron-bach's alpha of the items device, service and total score of B-Quest were 0.862, 0.717 and 0.826, respectively. Test-retest stability conducted after a time interval of 2 months was analyzed using Spearman's correlation test, which showed high correlation (ρ >0.6) for most items. CONCLUSION: The study suggests that the B-Quest is a reliable, representative, and valid instrument to measure the satisfaction of users of assistive technology in Brazil.