Virtual reality reduces pain in palliative care–A feasibility trial

Virtual reality reduces pain in palliative care–A feasibility trial

Abstract Background Effective symptom control is a stated goal of palliative care (PC) to improve quality of life for terminally ill patients. Virtual reality (VR) provides temporary escapes from pharmacologically resistant pain and allows for experiences and journeys patients may not access in any...

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Main Authors: Miriam Guenther, Dennis Görlich, Florian Bernhardt, Esther Pogatzki-Zahn, Burkhard Dasch, Janina Krueger, Philipp Lenz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Palliative Care
Subjects:
Palliative care
Virtual reality
Pain control
Pain treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01058-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-022-01058-4

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