Knowledge on VR in healthcare
How therapeutic virtual reality helps manage pain and anxiety without medication — and what sets a certified medical device apart.
How to reduce stress with virtual reality: what the research shows
Systematic reviews with thousands of participants point to relaxation-based virtual reality as a viable way to reduce stress. What we know — and what is missing.
6 min read SleepVirtual reality for better sleep: what the studies say about VR and insomnia
Recent studies test relaxation-based virtual reality as support for sleep. An honest reading of what the research shows about VR and insomnia.
6 min read Scientific evidenceWhat the scientific evidence says about virtual reality in healthcare
Neither hype nor scepticism: an honest reading of what research already supports about virtual reality in healthcare — and what is still missing.
7 min read Care homes and hospitalsVirtual reality in care homes and in hospitals: the same principle, different contexts
The same equipment, two different worlds: the acute pace of the hospital and the continuous well-being of the care home call for distinct uses of VR.
6 min read Cost and ROIWhat it costs and what it returns: the ROI of therapeutic virtual reality in a healthcare institution
The equipment price is the easy part of the sum. Real return is measured in use, patient experience, and load avoided for the team.
6 min read NursingTherapeutic virtual reality from a nursing perspective: a tool at the bedside
Those closest to the patient benefit most from tools that calm without adding work. The role of VR in nursing.
6 min read Hygiene and safetyHygiene and safety of virtual reality equipment in hospital settings
Equipment shared between patients needs a clear hygiene routine and comfort rules. What to consider in a hospital setting.
5 min read Clinical adoptionHow to integrate therapeutic virtual reality into the clinical workflow
A technology only helps if it gets used. How to fit therapeutic virtual reality into a team's daily routine without overloading it.
6 min read DementiaVirtual reality in dementia: reminiscence, calm, and moments of presence
Why calm, familiar immersive environments can offer moments of presence and tranquillity to people living with dementia.
6 min read Privacy and dataPrivacy and GDPR in healthcare virtual reality: why collecting no data is a design decision
The safest way to protect clinical data is not to collect it. How that design choice simplifies compliance in healthcare.
6 min read PediatricsVirtual reality in pediatrics: making procedures less frightening
Why immersion and play make virtual reality a natural tool for supporting children in hospital settings.
6 min read Family connectionFamily video calls in virtual reality: sharing the experience from afar
A video call where the family not only talks to the patient, but sees the same immersive environment — sharing the experience in real time.
5 min read Palliative carePalliative care: comfort and dignity with Virtual Reality
When the goal is comfort rather than cure, virtual reality offers moments of peace, escape and connection — for the patient and those beside them.
5 min read Cognitive stimulationCognitive stimulation with Virtual Reality in elderly and dementia care
Immersive scenarios evoke memories, stimulate orientation, and bring moments of presence and calm to elderly and dementia patients.
6 min read RehabilitationMotor rehabilitation with Virtual Reality: more adherence, better outcomes
Rehab exercises become engaging tasks. Immersion raises adherence — and adherence is what makes recovery happen.
6 min read AnxietyReducing anxiety in hospital settings with Virtual Reality
Before a procedure or during the wait, immersion can help patients feel calmer and more in control.
5 min read Pain managementVirtual Reality for pain management: how immersive distraction works
The mechanism behind distraction analgesia and why it is a relevant non-pharmacological option in clinical settings.
6 min read RegulationClass I Medical Device: what it means for VR in healthcare
What Infarmed certification and MDR 2017/745 guarantee — and why it matters for hospitals and clinics.
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