In today’s post we explore “Ethical Challenges of Virtual Reality Technology Interventions for the Vulnerabilities of Patients With Chronic Pain: Exploration of Technician Responsibility”, by Zhou et al., juxtaposed with our experiences at Badalona Serveis Assistencials (BSA). đź“„ Full Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048153/ đź“„ Article Reflection: – The article provides an insightful exploration of the ethical dimensions in using VR for chronic … Read More
Virtual Reality at the US Department of Veterans Affairs : a guest contribution
As use-cases have expanded, so have VA patient areas where VR can be found: medical-surgical, intensive care, inpatient mental health, spinal cord injury, and residential treatment units, VA Community Living Centers (short and long-term care and hospice), various outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and even in Veterans’ homes.Â
Use Case: Pain and anxiety reduction before, during and after procedures in healthcare establishments with Healthy Mind
The co-founders of Healthy Mind, TImothĂ©e Cabanne and Reda Khouadra understood early on in their lives, the difficulty of living with pain and anxiety, because they grew up with parents suffering from chronic pain that was not relieved by medication. Subsequently, Reda who had been a 3D enthusiast since he was 12, realized that there could be a VR solution … Read More
Use Case: Pediatric Needle Anxiety with Smileyscope
VRforHealth’s VR Solution Partner Smileyscope discusses their VR solution for Pediatric Needle Anxiety.
VRforHealth Webinar “VR & Pain” replay
VRforHealth’s first Webinar in the VRforHealth Live series is now available for viewing on our official YouTube channel. “VR & Pain – the Patient Experience” features a one-on-one conversation between VRforHealth co-founder and digital health pioneer Denise Silber and Tom Norris, a chronic pain patient, patient advocate, and retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel. Tom also leads chronic pain support groups … Read More
