My virtual home: needs of patients in palliative cancer care and content effects of individualized virtual reality - a mixed methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The desire to be at home is one of the most important needs of patients with advanced, incurable cancers. However, palliative cancer patients may require inpatient hospital care for medical reasons. Virtual reality (VR) could provide an approximation to the individuals' home environment.

Methods

The project consists of 3 parts. All parts are supported by the patient advisory board. In the 1st part of the project, we interview patients, relatives, and the patient advisory board about their wishes and concerns regarding the project. In the 2nd part of the project, patients are offered to view 360° VR videos of their choice (their home, relatives, others if applicable). Effects and side-effects of the intervention are assessed with validated instruments (MIDOS, MDBF,

SUBMITTER: Gerlach C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617036 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature