Virtual Reality Childbirth Education With 360° Videos
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Virtual Reality Childbirth Education With 360° Videos
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° 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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Sarja | Journal of Perinatal Education |
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1058-1243 1548-8519 |
DOI | 10.1891/JPE-2021-0021 |