Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality Interventions for People With Chronic Pain: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pain is a growing health problem worldwide with a significant impact on individuals and societies. In regard to treatment, there is a gap between guideline recommendations and common practice in health care, especially concerning cognitive and psychological interventions. Virtual reality (VR) may provide a way to improve this situation. A growing body of evidence indicates that VR therapy has positive effects on pain and physical function. However, there is limited knowledge about barriers and facilitators to the implementation of VR interventions for people with chronic pain in health care settings.

Objective

The aim of this study was to identify and analyze the barriers and facilitators involved in implementing VR interventions for people with chronic pa

SUBMITTER: Elser A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12671291 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature