This study aimed to examine the effects and feasibility of a virtual screen-based stress management programme (V-DESSERTS) on inpatients with mental disorders. A single-blinded, pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Singapore. Convenience sampling was used and participants were randomised into either the intervention group or the waitlisted control group (WL). The intervention group received individual-based, twice-daily sessions of the programme. Each session comprised education and virtual screen-based relaxation practice. Data were collected through self-reported questionnaires and physiological measures. The intervention group showed a significant increase in perceived relaxation and knowledge in comparison with the WL group. However, inconclusive results were observed on subjective and objective stress. The findings in this study indicated that the V-DESSERTS programme is feasible to be implemented for patients with schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorders.

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调查基于虚拟现实的压力管理计划对精神障碍住院患者的影响：一项试点随机对照试验

本研究旨在检验基于虚拟屏幕的压力管理计划 (V-DESSERTS) 对精神障碍住院患者的影响和可行性。在新加坡的一家三级医院进行了一项单盲、试点随机对照试验。使用方便抽样，参与者被随机分为干预组或候补对照组（WL）。干预组接受基于个人的、每天两次的课程。每节课都包括教育和基于虚拟屏幕的放松练习。通过自我报告的问卷和生理测量收集数据。与 WL 组相比，干预组在感知放松和知识方面表现出显着增加。然而，在主观和客观压力方面观察到了不确定的结果。