Effects of Virtual Reality on Anxiety, Stress, and Work Performance in ICU Nurses

This intervention involves the use of a high-end immersive virtual reality (IVR) application through the Oculus Quest 2 headset. Nurses participate in a rhythm-based exergame, Beat Saber, for at least 10 minutes per session, during 8-16 clinical shifts over an 8-week period. The game engages users in physical movement to music, requiring whole-body coordination and providing visual, auditory, and haptic feedback. The intervention aims to reduce stress and anxiety and enhance job performance among ICU nurses by providing an immersive, engaging, and therapeutic experience within the clinical environment.