Hysteroscopy
Anxiety is high amongst patients awaiting hysteroscopy, particularly around pain expectations and the intimate nature of the procedure. Developed in collaboration with Mr Sameer Umranikar, Consultant Gynaecologist at Princess Anne Hospital, and Mr Oudai Ali at Epsom and St Helier Hospital.
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Systemic Gaps in the Informed Consent Pathway
High Anxiety
Hysteroscopy is consistently associated with high levels of anxiety, particularly around expected pain. Patients who are poorly prepared experience heightened pain perception and are more likely to withdraw consent or fail to attend.
Pain Expectation Mismatch
A major driver of anxiety is misalignment between expected and actual pain levels. Immersive preparation calibrates expectations and improves procedural tolerance.
Non Attendance
Hysteroscopy non attendance rates are significant, driven by anxiety and avoidance. Improving patient preparation directly supports attendance and reduces the cost of wasted appointments.
Intimate Nature of Procedure
The intimate nature of hysteroscopy requires particularly sensitive and thorough consent. Patients benefit from understanding the procedure clearly in a calm, non clinical setting before attending.
Replacing static information with immersive understanding
Developed with Mr Sameer Umranikar at Princess Anne Hospital and Mr Oudai Ali at Epsom and St Helier Hospital, the Surgassists hysteroscopy module prepares patients thoroughly, reducing anxiety and improving attendance.
Augmented Reality Overlay
AR projects life size anatomical structures into the consultation room via tablet or AR glasses, allowing the clinician and patient to explore anatomy together. No headset required.
Virtual Reality Mode
Using a standalone VR headset, patients are transported into a calm, 3D clinical environment with life size anatomical structures and narrated guidance through every stage of the procedure.
What Patients Experience
A guided journey through four immersive scenes preparing patients for every stage of the procedure.
Uterine Anatomy
Life size 3D uterine anatomy presented clearly.
Instrument Introduction
The hysteroscope is shown and explained before the procedure.
Procedure Walkthrough
Narrated guide calibrating pain and sensation expectations accurately.
Recovery and Risks
Post procedure expectations and potential complications presented calmly.
Designed for the Real Clinical World
7 Languages
Spanish, Italian, Polish, Punjabi, English, Romanian, and Arabic.
2 to 5 Minute Sessions
Designed to fit within a standard outpatient appointment or viewed at home.
Evidence Based
Developed in collaboration with NHS Hospitals and peer reviewed research.
Life Size Anatomy
Anatomically accurate, immersive structures that improve spatial comprehension.
Montgomery Compliant
Supports the legal standard for informed consent set out in Montgomery v Lanarkshire.
Improved Outcomes
Better informed patients make better decisions and have improved procedural tolerance.
Research Publications
See the Hysteroscopy Module
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