A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Virtual Reality Childbirth Education With 360° Videos
Authors: Siivola Marjaana, Tiainen Eero, Ekholm Eeva, Leinonen Teemu, Malmi Lauri
Publisher: SPRINGER PUBLISHING CO
Publishing place: NEW YORK
Publication year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Perinatal Education
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF PERINATAL EDUCATION
Journal acronym: J PERINAT EDUC
Volume: 32
Issue: 1
First page : 35
Last page: 47
Number of pages: 13
ISSN: 1058-1243
eISSN: 1548-8519
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1891/JPE-2021-0021
Web address : https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrjpe/32/1/35
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 degrees 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.
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 degrees 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.
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