Abstract Background: Surgery and anesthesia are associated with increased patient anxiety. Perioperative anxiety is a common problem in regional anesthesia procedures and has an extensive impact. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a potential non-pharmacological distraction method to reduce anxiety. Immersive virtual reality creates a virtual environment that allows patients to interact and …
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common and serious sleep disorders that can cause various neurocognitive disorders such as depression and anxiety. OSA can occur in young adults, who are at an important developmental age in human life. The relationship between OSA and levels of depression and anxiety has never been studied in young adults, especially college stu…