Use of immersive virtual reality in managing physical and psychological distress in children and adolescents with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment …

T Tsitsi, KA Michail, FG Christou… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Purpose Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment often endure distressing
procedures, leading to pain and anxiety. Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a novel distraction …

[HTML][HTML] The usefulness of virtual reality in symptom management during chemotherapy in lung cancer patients: A quasi-experimental study

L Mitello, F Marti, L Mauro, L Siano, A Pucci… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Virtual reality (VR) emerges as a promising non-pharmacological intervention
for managing symptoms and providing distraction during chemotherapy. This study aims to …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual Reality to Improve the Psychological and Physical Well-Being in Cancer Patients: An Umbrella Review

L Bachelard, A Michel, N Blanc - Cancers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Abstract Background/Objectives: Cancer patients often experience psychological and
physical symptoms that can significantly impact their quality of life and treatment outcomes …

The effects of virtual reality-based mindfulness exercises on the perception of time, psychological and physiological states of young people: A randomized crossover …

O Olasz, S Erdős, K Horváth - Mindfulness, 2024 - Springer
Objectives The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of different
electronic devices (VR headsets and tablet devices) supported mindfulness exercises …

Effectiveness of smartphone-based virtual reality relaxation (SVR) for enhancing comfort in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a randomized controlled trial

MSN Gautama, H Haryani, TW Huang, JH Chen… - Supportive Care in …, 2024 - Springer
Background Comfort, anxiety, and pain significantly impact the quality of life and treatment
adherence in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Virtual reality (VR) technology …

The Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality as A Complementary Approach and a New Direction in Cancer Related Fatigue Management

B Alhusamiah, M Aldiqs… - Integrative Cancer …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Recent advancements in the field of medical technology have illuminated that
the implementation of virtual reality interventions can be highly effective in managing cancer …

Digital Therapeutics for Improving Effectiveness of Pharmaceutical Drugs and Biological Products: Preclinical and Clinical Studies Supporting Development of Drug+ …

Z Biskupiak, VV Ha, A Rohaj, G Bulaj - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024 - mdpi.com
Limitations of pharmaceutical drugs and biologics for chronic diseases (eg, medication non-
adherence, adverse effects, toxicity, or inadequate efficacy) can be mitigated by mobile …

The Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Based Interventions on Pain, Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life Among Patients With Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Randomized …

Y Chen, X Chen, L Li, Y Li, Q Yan, X Hu - Cancer Nursing, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background Although cancer patients are living longer, the numerous physical and
psychological outcomes of cancer can still be burdensome. Pain, anxiety, depression, and …

Allies not enemies—creating a more empathetic and uplifting patient experience through technology and art

L Tagliaferri, B Fionda, C Casà, P Cornacchione… - Strahlentherapie und …, 2024 - Springer
Objective To understand whether art and technology (mainly conversational agents) may
help oncology patients to experience a more humanized journey. Methods This narrative …

Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of smartphone-based virtual reality relaxation in chemotherapy patients: A pilot study

MSN Gautama, H Haryani, TW Huang… - Nursing Practice …, 2024 - npt.tums.ac.ir
Background & Aim: While virtual reality holds promise for enhancing patient management
and experience during chemotherapy, its use remains limited. The present study aimed to …