A perspective on potential psychological risks and solutions of using virtual reality in...

The paper explores potential psychological risks of virtual reality (VR) in palliative care, highlighting that without proper psychological assessment, training, and support, VR experiences could trig

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Authors: Olive K. L. Woo, Antoinette M. Lee

Publication Date: 2023

Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality/articles/10.3389/frvir.2023.1256641/full

Keywords: VR, palliative care, psychological risks, emotional distress, cognitive responses, psychological screening, professional facilitation, therapeutic applications, patient safety, virtual interventions

Type: Peer-Reviewed Journals/White Papers

Summary

The paper explores potential psychological risks of virtual reality (VR) in palliative care, highlighting that without proper psychological assessment, training, and support, VR experiences could trigger emotional distress or maladaptive cognitive responses. The authors recommend comprehensive psychological screening, professional facilitation, and post-VR interventions to ensure safe and therapeutic VR applications for patients.