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The Effect of Using Engaging Distraction via Virtual Reality on Stress and Anxiety among Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy in Palestine: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- A scoping review of virtual reality technology utilization in patients with colorectal cancer.BMC nursing · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly recognized as a valuable adjunct in cancer supportive care, but evidence for its efficacy in reducing psychological distress during chemotherapy in Middle Eastern settings remains limited. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality as an engaging distraction on stress and anxiety among cancer patients during chemotherapy in Palestine. Methods: Between June and September 2023, 150 cancer patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group ( Results: Postintervention analysis revealed potential benefits with significantly lower stress levels in the experimental group ( Conclusion: Engaging distraction via virtual reality demonstrates potential benefit in reducing stress and anxiety among cancer patients during chemotherapy. However, this study design cannot isolate VR-specific immersive effects from general distraction. Future research with active control conditions is needed to establish VR's unique value proposition.
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