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Virtual reality nature scenes ease pain sensitivity, especially with strong sense of presence

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects.
Science Daily

Pain relief without pills? VR nature scenes trigger the brain’s healing switch

Stepping into a virtual forest or waterfall scene through VR could be the future of pain management. A new study shows that immersive virtual nature dramatically reduces pain sensitivity almost as ...
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VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience

Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain, with those who felt more present experiencing the strongest effects. A ...
Inavate

Virtual reality reduces anxiety in patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures

“Virtual reality offers an innovative solution to manage and reduce the anxiety of patients undergoing an interventional ...
Nature

User Interaction and Visualization in Augmented and Virtual Reality

Augmented and virtual reality technologies are rapidly reshaping our interaction with digital information, offering immersive environments where users can both experience and manipulate data in ...