Feasibility of an Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for Hospitalized Patients: An Observational Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive, realistic, three-dimensional experiences that "transport" users to novel environments. Because VR is effective for acute pain and anxiety, it may have benefits for hospitalized patients; however, there are few reports using VR in this setting.

Objective

The aim was to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of VR in a diverse cohort of hospitalized patients.

Methods

We assessed the acceptability and feasibility of VR in a cohort of patients admitted to an inpatient hospitalist service over a 4-month period. We excluded patients with motion sickness, stroke, seizure, dementia, nausea, and in isolation. Eligible patients viewed VR experiences (eg, ocean exploration; Cirque du Soleil; tour of Iceland) with Samsung Gear

SUBMITTER: Mosadeghi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4940605 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature