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Staff Experiences of Using Virtual Reality in a Pain Management Group

NCT04259957 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 2

Last updated 2020-02-10

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Summary

Immersive Virtual Reality is a fast developing technology that allows a number of opportunities to engage people in activities that they otherwise might find difficult. For instance exercising in a fun way when they have difficulty exercising in the way they previously enjoyed. Alternatively the immersive nature of the experience might make it easier to engage in tasks in an otherwise distracting world.

The investigators are interested in exploring how Virtual Reality games and programs can help people with Chronic Pain. Working with Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University the research team introduced Virtual Reality headsets and games to people engaging in a Pain Management Program Group lasting 6 weeks for 3 hours a week. This involved NHS patients in the UK, delivered by a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist. This group involved 8 individuals with a variety of chronic pain conditions. Patients used Virtual Reality headsets and games throughout the program to aid exercise and mindfulness activities.

This is a relatively new approach and the investigators are not aware of any other organisations making use of this technology in this way. It would be useful developing its use to explore the issues those leading the Pain Management Group and supporting patients found. Speaking to these individuals in interviews will explore their experiences and feelings deeply and allow us to learn about what worked well and what challenges they faced. These interviews would be conducted in a format of qualitative research that would explore the experiences staff had, and compare it to other experiences of introducing patient-used technology in healthcare.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

Immersive Virtual Reality

Immersive virtual reality games and mindfulness in Oculus Quest Virtual Reality headset

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • InHealth Group

    lead INDUSTRY

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-30
Primary Completion
2020-04-30
Completion
2020-06-30

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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