Taking Virtual Reality out of the Game and Into Healthcare

Martin, Joseph; Lake, Francesca

doi:10.2144/btn-2019-0085

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“…Globally, the use of immersive and virtual reality (VR) technology to improve health related outcomes has increased significantly in recent years (Aboalsamh et al, 2011;Li et al, 2011;Fernández-Aranda et al, 2012;Mirelman et al, 2013;Scapin et al, 2018;Martin and Lake, 2019;Stewart et al, 2019). Virtual reality is defined as 'the use of computer technology to create a simulated environment' (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, 2020).…”

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“…However, to ensure DH technology is used correctly within palliative care, further research and thoughtful consideration is required (Mills, 2019). Indeed, an expansive body of research supports the use of VR within healthcare, which has been associated with the alleviation of pain, anxiety and distress among burn patients, people with psychological conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and attention deficit disorder, patients with heart failure, Parkinson's disease, dementia and palliative care needs (Scapin et al, 2018;North and North, 2016;Stewart et al, 2019;Martin and Lake, 2019;Perna-Forrest, 2017;Perna-Forrest and Minton, 2019).…”

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Using virtual reality in palliative care: a systematic integrative review

Carmont

McIlfatrick

2022

Int J Palliat Nurs

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Background: Recently, healthcare services have witnessed an exponential increase in the use of immersive and non-immersive virtual reality (VR) technology to improve health-related outcomes. However, the use of VR in palliative care remains relatively unexplored. Aims: To review and synthesise evidence regarding the experiences of patients, families and healthcare professionals in palliative care who have engaged with immersive/non-immersive VR technology. Methods: A systematic integrative review using pre-defined MeSH search terms to identify eligible studies from five electronic databases (Cochrane Library, CINAHL, OVID Medline, Pubmed and Scopus) between April 2020 and February 2021. Findings: In total, 1066 articles were reviewed, 55 articles were considered eligible and subject to further analysis and a total of 16 articles met the inclusion criteria and were subject to critical appraisal. Rigorous analysis of eligible articles resulted in the identification of five overarching and interconnected themes: connection, VR as an emergent technology, perceptual change, safety, and future research. Conclusion: This review identified that VR could support patients, families and healthcare professionals in palliative care. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the findings could prove particularly significant for facilitating connection. However, further research is necessary to explore the full scope of VR use in this speciality.

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Using virtual reality in palliative care: a systematic integrative review

Carmont

McIlfatrick

2022

Int J Palliat Nurs

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“…Virtual reality (VR) technology has existed since the 1970s but has only recently advanced to the point of being commercially viable for everyday applications [ 1–3 ]. Physical reality and VR represent end points on the reality–virtuality continuum ( Figure 1 ), with mixed reality (MR) representing the merging of different degrees of virtual and real content [ 4 ].…”

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“…While public experience with MR applications is primarily through gaming, the technology is increasingly being used by academics and researchers for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) purposes [ 1–3 , 7–9 ]. Virtual content allows interactivity that is not possible in physical reality or on a computer screen.…”

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Developing Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education

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Carley,

Norton

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BioTechniques

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The Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence Molecular Informatics Core at the University of Rhode Island Information Technology Services Innovative Learning Technologies developed virtual and augmented reality applications to teach concepts in biomedical science, including pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, cell culture and nanotechnology. The apps were developed as full virtual reality/augmented reality and 3D gaming versions, which do not require virtual reality headsets. Development challenges included creating intuitive user interfaces, text-to-voice functionality, visualization of molecules and implementing complex science concepts. In-app quizzes are used to assess the user's understanding of topics, and user feedback was collected for several apps to improve the experience. The apps were positively reviewed by users and are being implemented into the curriculum at the University of Rhode Island.

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Taking Virtual Reality out of the Game and Into Healthcare

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Using virtual reality in palliative care: a systematic integrative review

Using virtual reality in palliative care: a systematic integrative review

Developing Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education

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