Virtual Reality Combined with Mind-Body Therapies for the Management of Pain: A Scoping Review.
The International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis January 1, 2024 Mélanie Louras, Audrey Vanhaudenhuyse, Rajanikant Panda et al. 8 citations
Combining virtual reality with mind-body therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, and hypnosis can reduce pain in both healthy volunteers and patients. A scoping review of 43 studies found that the combination is feasible, well-tolerated, and potentially useful for decreasing pain, and also improves anxiety, mood, and relaxation. However, insufficient research and a lack of multidimensional studies limit full understanding of their potential. More randomized controlled trials with usability evaluations are needed to incorporate these approaches into routine clinical practice.