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We gave palliative care patients VR therapy. More than 50% said it helped reduce pain and depression symptoms

  • Written by Tobias Loetscher, Associate Professor, University of South Australia
We gave palliative care patients VR therapy. More than 50% said it helped reduce pain and depression symptomsUnai Huizi Photography/Shutterstock

People in palliative care are dealing with serious, non-curable illness. Every day can be filled with severe physical, psychological and emotional pain.

Palliative care staff work hard to help make patients as comfortable as possible and provide strong emotional support. Meaningful activities can help but patients...

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