O-18 Virtual reality distraction therapy in palliative care: a feasibility study

Abstract

range 0-14) and twice in their last twenty-four hours (range 0-5). Hyperglycaemic episodes were recorded on two occasions and a hypoglycaemic episode was recorded once. Of those patients on oral agents (five) these were stopped between 48-120 hours before death. Of patients on insulin (four) all patients had injections in their last 24 hours of life. Conclusion Patients with diabetes make up a significant proportion of palliative populations. We currently are not discussing with patients about how best to manage their diabetes, resulting in numerous blood sugars tests, high and low blood sugars and a significant medication burden.