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These 7 virtual reality companies want to innovate healthcare

April 14, 2017 By Danielle Kirsh

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2. Using virtual reality to calm anxious patients in pre-op

AppliedVR is using virtual reality for therapeutic practices in hospitals.

Its virtual reality program offers immersive games that help calm anxiety. AppliedVR’s website says that it offers patients an “enjoyable escape from scary and painful experiences in healthcare.” The therapeutic relaxation has 20 different games that a user can choose from for relaxation. Games themes include travel, music, nature and sports. Pre-clinical studies suggest the games reduce anxiety at a 63% rate, according to AppliedVR.

The list of expected benefits for using AppliedVR’s technology includes reducing anxiety in pre-op waiting rooms; increasing comfort for patients when applying an IV, local anesthesia or regional block; reducing pain and discomfort in uncomfortable procedures; reducing anxiety in local procedures; reducing pain, discomfort and anxiety during post-op periods and an overall increase in patient satisfaction.

AppliedVR is also currently doing research on whether VR technology can be used to help patients treat a variety of disorders without the use of medication. So far, the virtual reality programs have shown a 24% reduction in pain. The company hopes to use its virtual reality for treating anxiety, reducing pain and minimizing the need for sedation. It also hopes that it will shorten hospital stays and reduce the number of drug complications.

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