ArticleCurrent oncology (Toronto, Ont.)2023
Nature-Based Virtual Reality Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot for Caregiver Respite.
Article in Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07567391 (Virtual Reality Nature Therapy for Palliative Patients and Caregivers in Saudi Arabia), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers.
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Virtual Reality Nature Therapy for Palliative Patients and Caregivers in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Support Quality of Life and Cultural Adaptation
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- A nature-based intervention for bereaved friend and family cancer caregivers: a study protocol.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Improving Hand Hygiene Skills Using Virtual Reality: Quasi-Experimental Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Therapeutic Potentials of Virtual Blue Spaces: A Study on the Physiological and Psychological Health Benefits of Virtual Waterscapes.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A nature-immersive virtual reality intervention to support hospice family caregivers: Qualitative findings from a pilot study.Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing · 2024Article
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Home-based informal caregivers (CGs), such as the family members and friends of cancer patients, often suffer averse emotional symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, due to the burden associated with providing care. The natural environment has been valued as a healing sanctuary for easing emotional pain, promoting calmness, relaxation, and restoration. The use of virtual reality (VR) nature experiences offers an alternative option to CGs to manage emotional symptoms and improve their quality of life. The aim of this mixed-method pilot was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a nature-based VR experience for home-based CGs. Nine informal CGs participated in a 10 min nature-based VR session and completed feasibility, acceptability, and VR symptom measures in the laboratory. Semi-structured interviews with five of the CGs provided qualitative data regarding their experiences with VR. The CGs (mean age 64.78 years) were mostly female (n = 7). Our analysis showed high feasibility (15.11 ± 1.76; range 0-16) and acceptability (15.44 ± 1.33; range 0-16), as well as low VR Symptoms (1.56 ± 1.33; range 0-27). Participants primarily expressed positive perceptions regarding VR feasibility and acceptability during interviews. Our findings show promise for the use of VR nature experiences. In the next phase of the study, the intervention will be tested on home-based informal CGs of patients at end of life.
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