{"id":16090,"date":"2026-11-10T14:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciac.pt\/?p=16090"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:23:49","slug":"the-inner-project-virtual-reality-to-help-reduce-anxiety-before-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciac.pt\/en\/news\/the-inner-project-virtual-reality-to-help-reduce-anxiety-before-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Inner Project: Virtual Reality to help reduce anxiety before surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno-1024x770.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16083 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/770;width:500px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno-1024x770.png 1024w, https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/ciac.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Retrato-Masculino-a-Preto-e-Branco-Bruno.png 1446w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title\">The Inner Project: Virtual Reality to help reduce anxiety before surgery<\/h1>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color\"><time datetime=\"2026-11-10T14:23:42+00:00\">10\/11\/2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>TIP \u2013 The Inner Project brings together CIAC, the Algarve Biomedical Center (ABC) and the Algarve Local Health Unit to develop an immersive experience that aims to contribute to reducing preoperative anxiety by familiarising patients with the surgical environment and procedures.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coordinated by\u00a0<strong>Bruno Mendes da Silva<\/strong>, a researcher at CIAC \u2013 Research Centre for Arts and Communication, the project proposes to develop a serious game in Virtual Reality to support patients\u2019 emotional preparation before a surgical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preoperative anxiety is frequently associated with uncertainty, unfamiliarity with procedures and fear of what might happen. Against this background, TIP aims to investigate how an immersive experience can make the hospital environment more familiar and serve as a complementary tool for preparing patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its first phase, the research focuses on\u00a0<strong>laparoscopic cholecystectomy<\/strong>, a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder. Using Virtual Reality headsets, participants will be able to explore a three-dimensional representation of the operating theatre, learn about the equipment used and follow a simulation of the different stages of the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the project\u2019s features is the integration of a\u00a0<strong>biofeedback system<\/strong>, which will enable users\u2019 physiological responses to be monitored through heart rate variability. Using artificial intelligence techniques, the experience will be able to adapt to these responses, adjusting the interaction and suggesting relaxation and emotional regulation exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Evaluation in a hospital setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project includes an evaluation at the\u00a0<strong>Algarve Local Health Unit, particularly at Faro Hospital<\/strong>, using a methodology that combines the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clinical study involving two groups of participants is planned: one will have access to the Virtual Reality experience, while the other will receive the preoperative information usually provided by the hospital. Comparing anxiety levels, assessed using validated questionnaires, will make it possible to study the intervention\u2019s potential contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feedback will also be collected from patients and healthcare professionals to assess ease of use, the immersive experience and the tool\u2019s suitability for clinical needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An interdisciplinary approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team includes researchers from the\u00a0<strong>University of Algarve, the Algarve Biomedical Center, the Polytechnic Institute of Santar\u00e9m and the Algarve Local Health Unit<\/strong>, bringing together expertise in digital arts, communication, technological development, artificial intelligence, psychology, quantitative methods and biomedical sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project also involves collaboration with international experts in serious games, 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