BMJ supportive & palliative care
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BMJ Support Palliat Care · Feb 2021
Virtual reality in specialist palliative care: a feasibility study to enable clinical practice adoption.
The use of virtual reality (VR) is increasing in palliative care. However, despite increasing interest in VR, there is little evidence of how this technology can be implemented into practice. ⋯ It is feasible to use VR therapy in palliative care; however, further evidence about its efficacy and effectiveness is needed. Palliative care practitioners considering VR use should carefully consider several factors, to ensure that this technology can be used safely and effectively in clinical practice.