فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background and Objectives: In order to apply VR technology to the field of diabetes prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and fill the gap in the application of VR technology in diabetes health education, this study will explore the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology based on protection motivation theory (PMT) combined with complication experience education in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).    Methods: This study is an experimental study that included a total of 84 patients with T2DM hospitalized in Shaanxi Provincial People's Hospital, who were randomly divided into control group (receiving usual care) and intervention group (receiving PMT-based nursing intervention) according to the ward. Fasting blood glucose (FPG), 2 h postprandial blood glucose level (2h PG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), Diabetes Knowledge Scale (ADKnowl), Management Self-Efficacy Scale (C-DMSES), Self-Management Behavior Scale (SDSCA) were measured in both groups before intervention and at 1 and 3 months of intervention. The data between the two groups were then compared.   Results: This study included 40 interventions and 40 control cases. The cognitive and self-efficacy scores at one and three months of intervention significantly differed between the two groups (P < 0.05). At 1 and 3 months of intervention, the two groups showed improvement in diet, exercise, blood glucose monitoring, foot care score, and total score compared to the baseline data. However, the intervention group had significantly lower FPG, 2h PG, and HbA1c levels at 1 and 3 months (P < 0.05).    Conclusion: VR technology based on PMT combined with educational complications can enhance blood glucose control in patients with T2DM by improving their understanding of diabetes, promoting healthy behaviors, reinforcing self-management, and reducing blood glucose levels, thus improving their quality of life.