Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Managing Pain for Patients Receiving Palliative Care
In an article published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, authors analyzed the pooled results of several studies, indicating that virtual reality interventions are effective in reducing pain for people receiving palliative care, especially those with cancer. Most interventions used immersive head-mounted displays featuring nature scenes, travel experiences, interactive games, or personalized environments, and were generally well-tolerated.