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Virtual Reality: Endless Potential in Pediatric Palliative Care: A Case Report
Kevin Weingarten1, Francis Macapagal1, David Parker2
1Sickkids (The Hospital for Sick Children), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|June 7, 2019
Summary
Virtual reality (VR) offers new therapeutic options for pediatric palliative care. This case report explores VR
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care
- Medical Technology
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric palliative care addresses comprehensive patient and family needs.
- Clinicians utilize diverse pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging medical tool with applications in various fields.
Observation:
- VR has been utilized in adult palliative care for symptom management and legacy creation.
- This case report introduces VR in the pediatric palliative care setting.
- The study focuses on the application of VR for pediatric patients.
Findings:
- Virtual reality presents a novel non-pharmacological approach for pediatric palliative care.
- This case report details the first known use of VR in this population.
- The potential benefits of VR in pediatric palliative care are explored.
Implications:
- Virtual reality may enhance symptom management and quality of life for children.
- This work highlights the need for further research into VR applications in pediatric palliative care.
- VR could become a valuable addition to the toolkit for pediatric palliative care providers.
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