Using virtual reality to improve outcomes related to quality of life among older adults with serious illnesses: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Using virtual reality to improve outcomes related to quality of life among older adults with serious illnesses: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Journal of Medical Internet Research; Bhagvat Maheta, Alexandra Kraft, Nickolas Interrante, Soraya Fereydooni, Jeremy Bailenson, Brian Beams, Christina Keny, Thomas Osborne, Karleen Giannitrapani, Karl Lorenz; 2/25
Virtual reality (VR) has promise as an innovative nonpharmacologic treatment for improving a patient's quality of life. VR can be used as an adjunct or treatment for many acute and chronic conditions, including serious illnesses. Nascent evidence suggests VR's potential in mitigating pain, anxiety, and depression and improving mobility among persons with serious illnesses.