Virtual reality interventions for mental health and well-being in palliative care: systematic review and narrative synthesis – outcomes, techniques, processes and mechanisms

While distraction is often assumed to be the primary mechanism of action for VR interventions in palliative care, this claim lacks robust empirical evidence as few studies directly assess distraction or degree of immersion. Future research should investigate the efficacy of VR interventions and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of change in mental health and well-being in this population.