ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Virtual Reality in Palliative Care: A Systematic Review.
Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07447310 (The Use Of 360-Degree VR Video For The Psychological Health Of Medical Students), which is not on this map. Cited by 15 papers.
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The Use Of 360-Degree VR Video For The Psychological Health Of Medical Students: Comparison Of Effectiveness Between Local And Overseas Environments
Who cites it
15 citing papers in PubMed.
- Between reality and meaning: a qualitative study on virtual reality as a compassionate technology in end-of-life care.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2026Article
- Artificial intelligence and virtual reality-based communication skills training in nursing education: a systematic review with implications for palliative care.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- The Impact of Patient and Professional Users' Involvement in Implementation for Virtual Reality in Hospitalised Palliative Cancer Patients in a German Cancer Centre-A Qualitative Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Digital health in palliative care: use is largely limited to conventional technologies - a cross-sectional survey of healthcare professionals.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- The Efficacy of Local Versus Overseas Natural Environments in 360-Degree Virtual Reality Video for Improving Mental Wellness in Medical Students: A Retrospectively Registered Two-Arm Parallel Randomized Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Embracing goodbye: A personal reflection on virtual reality intervention in palliative care.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Article
- Expected benefits and concerns regarding virtual reality in caring for terminally ill cancer patients - a qualitative interview study.BMC palliative care · 2024Article
- My virtual escape from patient life: a feasibility study on the experiences and benefits of individualized virtual reality for inpatients in palliative cancer care.BMC palliative care · 2024Observational
- Virtual Reality Videos for Symptom Management in Hospice and Palliative Care.Mayo Clinic proceedings. Digital health · 2024Article
- Acceptance of Digital Health Technologies in Palliative Care Patients.Palliative medicine reports · 2024Article
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Pain Management in Hemodialysis: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Need for a 'VR-cebo' and more robust evaluations of virtual reality intervention.BMJ oncology · 2023Article
- 'Godrevy Project': virtual reality for symptom control and well-being in oncology and palliative care - a non-randomised pre-post interventional trial.BMJ oncology · 2023Article
- Integrating knowledge, skills, and attitudes: professional training required for virtual reality therapists in palliative care.Frontiers in medical technology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundVirtual reality (VR) using head-mounted displays (HMDs) has demonstrated to be an effective tool for treating various somatic and psychological symptoms. Technological advances and increased affordability of VR technology provide an interesting option for delivering psychological interventions to patients in palliative care. The primary aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the available research on the use of VR for enhancing psychological and somatic outcomes for palliative care patients. Secondary aims included assessing general satisfaction and overall usability.
methodA pre-registered systematic literature search was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines using OVID Emcare, Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, and PubMed Care Search: Palliative Care Knowledge Network. Peer-reviewed experimental, quasi-experimental, observational, case, and feasibility studies consisting of single or multiple VR sessions using HMDs that reported psychological and/or somatic outcomes were included.
resultsEight studies published between 2019 and 2021 were included, representing 138 patients. While the reported quantitative psychological and somatic outcomes were ambiguous, the qualitative outcomes were largely positive. Participants were generally satisfied with VR, and most studies reported the VR interventions as usable, feasible, and acceptable.
conclusionsVR shows promise in palliative care and generally addresses a range of symptoms with few adverse effects. Future research should consist of adequately powered RCTs evaluating dosage and focusing on providing meaningful activities to enhance outcomes further.
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