Bernie Garrett|Tarnia Taverner|Diane Gromala|Gordon Tao|Elliott Cordingley|Crystal Sun
Virtual Reality Clinical Research: Promises and Challenges
University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia|Simon Fraser University|University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia
virtual reality vr therapy explored novel therapeutic approach numerous health applications threedimensional virtual environments explored real time studies found positive outcomes patients using vr clinical conditions anxiety disorders addictions phobias posttraumatic stress disorder eating disorders stroke rehabilitation pain managementthis work aims highlight key issues implementation clinical research vr technologiesa discussion paper developed narrative review recent clinical research field researchers experiences conducting vr clinical research chronic pain patientssome key issues implementing clinical vr research include theoretical immaturity lack technical standards problems separating effects media versus medium practical vivo issues costsover last decade significant successes claimed use vr nevertheless implementation clinical vr research outside laboratory presents substantial clinical challenges argued careful attention addressing issues research design pilot studies needed order make clinical vr research rigorous improve clinical significance findings