Dataset Information

Feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality for cancer pain in people receiving palliative care: a randomised cross-over study.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Pain management in palliative care remains inadequate; the development of innovative therapeutic options is needed.

Objectives

To determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness for larger randomised controlled trials of 3D head-mounted (HMD) virtual reality (VR) for managing cancer pain (CP) in adults.

Methods

Thirteen people receiving palliative care participated in a single-session randomised cross-over trial, after which they completed a qualitative semi-structured interview. We also compared the effects of 3D HMD VR and 2D screen applications on CP intensity and levels of perceived presence. Feasibility was assessed with recruitment, completion rates and time required to recruit target sample.