Vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary tightening of the pelvic floor muscles due to strong fear of vaginal insertion, impact ≥6% of the female population and can make vaginal intercourse and medical exams difficult. This project explores virtual reality exposure (VRE) as a new treatment approach. Building on our two previous studies showing that VRE is feasible and effective in helping patients to gradually face feared sexual encounters in a virtual environment, we aim to implement our VRE protocol at the BC Centre for Vulvar Health (BCCVH). We will assess barriers/facilitators to implementation, clinician uptake, and patients' outcomes and engagement.
Age range
19 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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VRE session duration
Timeframe: Assessed every session through study completion, 20 months
Staff time & resource utilization
Timeframe: Assessed every session through study completion, 20 months
Cost of VRE delivery
Timeframe: Assessed at study completion
Technical challenges & adaptations
Timeframe: Assessed every session through study completion, 20 months.
Fidelity of VRE delivery
Timeframe: Assessed every session through study completion, 20 months.
Clinicians trained in VRE delivery
Timeframe: Assessed at time of training (unknown for now).
Adoption of VRE
Timeframe: Assessed 6-months and 12-months after implementation.
Maintenance of VRE
Timeframe: Assessed before implementation, 6-months and 12-months after implementation.
Reach
Timeframe: Assessed yearly through study completion, 20 months.