Distraction has been shown to be a powerful tool for addressing pain and anxiety. When immersive media is added to the mix, its power becomes exponentially amplified. In this controlled
A greater understanding of the power, potential and pitfalls of video games is developing. I was very pleased to see this write-up on WebMD that took a balanced and informed
Chronic pain is a health crisis impacting 20% of the US and European populations. Video games can help. This article from Nature magazine does a great job of looking at
VR video games are more effective at reducing anxiety and pain in patients than passive VR media. Nature Scientific Reports: Clinical effects of different virtual reality presentation content on anxiety
This drug-free VR home based therapy just proved it can substantially reduce chronic neck and back pain as well as patient anxiety. The Harvard MedTech Vx Pain Relief Program was
Therapeutic Game Specialists customize play for maximum pain reduction, social interaction and fun. This is a real position and demand for this specialty is growing. Seattle Children’s hospital was one of
VR is Proving to be a Powerful Treatment for Stress, Anxiety and Depression, but there is still work to be done. This very well done systemic review by Psychologist Federica
Children Being Treated for Cancer Related Pain Using Video Games Find Significant Relief and Increased Vagal Tone. This study conducted by Spanish researcher Dr. Mario Alonso and his associates, found