VR for Anxiety, Pain, Depression during Chemotherapy

Clinical trial at a cancer institute using VR to support chemotherapy patients. In this video, produced by Clemson University, South Carolina, we hear from Joshua Biro, Phd Student of Industrial Engineering, Clemson Human Interaction Lab and Dr. Elizabeth Cull, medical oncologist at Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, South Carolina.They report on their study on the use of therapeutic VR in chemotherapy. … Read More

A Mirror for the Soul: How VR Cures by Enabling Self-Awareness

Diane Gromala, Canada Research Chair and Professor at Simon Fraser University School of Interactive Arts and Technology discusses use of VR for pain, speaking from both personal experience and studies, at the VMed19 conference. Date first published: 15/04/2019Running Time: 28’23”Producer: Cedars-Sinai (Academic Hospital)

Is VR Ready for Primetime in Psychiatry?

Itai Danovitch, MD, MBA, Cedars-Sinai presents the state of the evidence for VR in psychiatry at the Vmed19 conference Date first published: 15/04/2019Running Time: 20’16”Producer: Cedars-Sinai (Academic Hospital)

How VR is transforming medical care

Walter Greenleaf, Stanford on Immersive Environments, Machine Learning, Neuroimaging, And Wearable Sensing Technology – Treating Depression, Addictions, and Facilitating Behavior Change Using A Precision Medicine Mode. At the Vmed19 conference. Date first published: 14/04/2019Running Time: 29’13”Producer: Cedars-Sinai (Academic Hospital)

Virtual Reality “Experiential Education” Helping Young Patients prepare via simulation for radiation

News coverage of Reimagine Well pediatric MRI & Radiation Sedation Reduction Program at Nebraska Medicine. In this video, produced by Omaha, Nebraska 6 News, Reimagine Well pediatric MRI and Radiation Sedation Reduction Program allows children to experience their procedure room using VR technology. This way, they will be acclimated with the environment before they enter it, greatly reducing pre-procedure anxiety. … Read More

Webinar Intro to VR Therapy with Dr Elizabeth McMahon

Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, a clinical psychologist who has been using VR to treat patients since 2010. Dr. McMahon has taught CE workshops on VR therapy at the American Psychological Association’s national convention 3 of the past 4 years. Date: 01/11/2019Running Time: Webinar Intro to VR Therapy with Dr Elizabeth McMahonProducer: Limbic ()

IFGWorld uses VR for Chemotherapy

Patient TestimonyIFGworld uses VR to help chemotherapy patients relax at Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica, CA. In this video, produced by IFGWorld, we hear from a patient at the Sarcoma Oncology Center in Santa Monica, integrating Oculus VR headsets into his Chemotherapy treatment. This patient reports he was able to escape from the regular world, enjoyed his experience and … Read More

VR Therapy

Psychologist presents VR program to help Boulder students reduce their anxiety. In this video, produced by the University of Colorado, Boulder, Clinical Psychologist Sarah Schwarts shows how VR technology can be used to reduce anxiety and fears in students. This way, students can overcome their fears of flying, heights, or public speaking. Date: 27/02/2019Running Time: 1’07”Producer: U of Boulder (University)

Treating PTSD with VR Therapy

Introducing a new Canadian research consortium (U of Alberta Hospital, Government, Military, Veterans) formed to help military and veterans with PTSD, using VR therapy. This video filmed at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, introduces a new Canadian consortium, Heroes in Mind, Advocacy & Research Consortium (HiMARC) composed of the University of Alberta Hospital, the Canadian government, military and veterans. HiMARC, formed to … Read More