Patients perceptions of virtual reality therapy in the management of chronic cancer pain.

ABSTRACT: The management of chronic cancer pain remains challenging and complex, with the process often involving a variety of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Recent studies have shown virtual reality (VR) therapy to be successful in the management of acute pain. However, it remains unclear whether VR-based applications are effective as an adjunctive therapy for cancer patients with chronic pain. Moreover, there exists a gap in the current research landscape that address patient's perceptions of virtual reality therapy. This qualitative study enrolled patients from a larger ongoing randomized controlled clinical trial in two focus groups covering topics including patients experience with and perspectives on using VR for chronic pain control, both generally, and specific to their

SUBMITTER: Garrett BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7226660 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature