Virtual Reality-Based Music Therapy in Palliative Care: A Pilot Implementation Trial.

ABSTRACT: Background: Music therapy (MT) and virtual reality (VR) have shown favorable patient-reported outcomes during serious illness. Objectives: To evaluate implementation measures of feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a VR-based MT intervention. Design: A pilot implementation study of a two-day VR-MT intervention using mixed methods. Patients created a personalized soundtrack with a music therapist, and then paired the soundtrack with a 360° VR environment. Setting/Subjects: Hospitalized patients with palliative care needs. Results: Of 23 patients (ages 20-74 years, 52% women), 17 completed the intervention, including 39% during an intensive care unit stay. Participants scored usability above average. For satisfacti

SUBMITTER: Brungardt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8064967 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature