Dr. Stefan Liszio, research scientist at University Hospital Essen, where he leads the “Patient-Oriented Application” working group at the ZvRM – Zentrum für virtuelle und erweiterte Realität in der Medizin and also a member of the Pediatric Health Play Team at the Center for Pediatric and Youth Medicine, will present how Virtual Reality (VR) is being used in clinical practice to enhance patient well-being and reduce anxiety, stress, and pain.
Virtual Reality (VR) offers innovative possibilities for reducing anxiety, stress, and pain in medical contexts. Immersive virtual environments can positively shape emotional experiences and enhance well-being and stress tolerance. This lecture discusses core mechanisms such as immersion, interactivity, and presence, particularly regarding distraction and emotion regulation. Building on these foundations, the practical implementation of VR in hospitals will be explored. Examples from University Hospital Essen (Germany) —such as preparing children for MRI scans and distracting children and parents during needle punctures—demonstrate that immersive technologies are promising tools for promoting well-being and improving the patient experience in everyday clinical practice.
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