Nature-Based Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review of Cancer Care

Nature-based VR has the potential to promote improvement in emotional health and well-being for patients with cancer; however, studies of higher quality are needed. Further, there is a gap in the science regarding the use of nature-based VR for emotional support among caregivers.

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Western Journal of Nursing Research
Published
2026-02-14
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https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459251414790
Primary Topic
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
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Nature-Based Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review of Cancer Care

Gwen Wyatt, Rebecca H. Lehto, Arienne Patano, Jessica Sender
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
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Nature-Based Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review of Cancer Care

Gwen Wyatt, Rebecca H. Lehto, Arienne Patano, Jessica Sender
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Abstract

Nature-based VR has the potential to promote improvement in emotional health and well-being for patients with cancer; however, studies of higher quality are needed. Further, there is a gap in the science regarding the use of nature-based VR for emotional support among caregivers.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
Michigan State University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 55%
Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
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