In-Depth: Therapeutic VR in 2018 is no longer just a distraction(Academic)

Virtual reality is slowly climbing to gain a as an established mainstream medical treatment. Researchers are finding immersive technologies are bringing positive results in a variety of use cases including education/training for physicians to distraction therapy for patients and seniors. As it proves to be a legitimate form of therapy it is growing acceptance in the medical community. Augmented reality can be used to treat the brain virtually with individuals who experience pain while being able to monitor vitals and continue to increase type of therapy suited for specific patients. For example treating a patient with a missing limb, virtual realty can help/train user to re-align their motor skills. Another scenario could be a pilot who has experienced physical trauma where VR therapy can provide exposure to the incident in a safe place where the user can slowly adjust. The next step is to refine VR as a virtual reality tool used in the medical system and collaborate with creators to develop new software which will resolve current challenges and create more accessibility.

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