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VR is helping to make daunting medical treatments more bearable for patients
- Virtual and augmented reality devices like the Tripp app are being used to help patients cope with daunting medical treatments, providing relaxation and distraction experiences to alleviate anxiety.
- VR has shown promise in reducing stress levels and pain for patients undergoing infusion therapy and chemotherapy, making the treatment process more bearable.
- Studies have explored VR's potential in aiding stress reduction, pain management, physical therapy, and enhancing visualization for medical practitioners since the early 2000s.
- With the accessibility of consumer VR headsets like Meta's Quest 3S, patients can bring their own headsets to clinics, where VR sessions have shown positive impacts on patients' side effects and stress levels.
- A trial conducted at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's infusion clinic provided patients with VR sessions during chemotherapy, resulting in reduced stress, pain, and favorable patient responses.
- VR has been found to be an effective distraction tool, helping patients focus on immersive experiences rather than medical procedures, thus providing relief and comfort during treatments.
- Researchers noted that patients did not experience significant motion sickness during VR sessions, and the potential benefits of using VR for medical distractions outweigh the low costs involved.
- Patients undergoing treatments such as chemotherapy have reported benefits from VR experiences, as it allows them to temporarily escape their reality and focus on the enjoyable immersive content.
- Further research may investigate VR's efficacy in managing higher pain levels and optimizing content for different medical scenarios, but current experiences show that VR can be invaluable in providing comfort and distraction for patients.
- Patients have shared positive experiences using VR headsets during medical treatments like dialysis, chemo, and hospital stays, emphasizing the importance of distractions and enjoyable experiences in managing pain and discomfort.
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