Using virtual reality to manage patient distress and pain

According to research, VR might be a promising tool in helping patients with chronic illnesses cope with their treatments and the emotional impact of their condition. — Filepic

Immersive virtual reality (VR) – digital technology that allows a person to experience being physically present in a non-physical world – seems to ease the pain and distress felt by patients with cancer.

This is according to a pooled data analysis of the available evidence published in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.