Effect of virtual reality on pain in oncology patients: A systematic review
VR has considerable potential as a complementary method for pain management in oncology. While it shows promise in improving patient experiences and reducing pain, further robust, large-scale studies are needed to validate its clinical effectiveness and optimize its use. These findings encourage healthcare professionals to explore VR as a holistic tool in cancer care.
Authors
- Elif Dönmez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5030-3411)
- Tülay Ortabağ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1466-7343)
- Ayşin Tepe
Institutions
- University of Health Science (KH)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Istanbul University (TR)
- Marmara University (TR)
- University of Health Sciences Antigua (AG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000043487
- Primary Topic
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00