This study investigates the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based respiratory training on various physiological and cognitive functions in shift-working healthcare professionals, including paramedics and nurses. The research will evaluate how VR-guided breathing exercises influence: stress levels, motor reaction time and accuracy, attention and cognitive performance, motor skills and postural stability, sleep quality Participants will be divided into three groups: VR-based respiratory training group - performing guided breathing exercises in a VR environment. Music-based relaxation group - listening to relaxing music without structured breathing instructions. Control group - no intervention. The findings will help determine whether VR-based respiratory training is an effective method for improving stress resilience, cognitive function, and physical performance in shift-working healthcare professionals.
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Attention and reaction time
Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.
Postural stability
Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.
Sleep quality
Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.
Stress level and mood
Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.
Fine motor skills precision
Timeframe: At the beginning of the study and after 4 weeks of breathing exercises.