From innovation to implementation: a case report on virtual reality for chronic pain and psychological well-being in clinical practice - Summary - MDSpire
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Translating Innovation into Practice: A Case Study on the Use of Virtual Reality for Managing Chronic Pain and Enhancing Psychological Health in Clinical Settings
To outline the real-world application and patient outcomes of the RelieVRx intervention among Veterans in the Caribbean.
Approach:
Implementation Strategy: Integration of RelieVRx within the Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program (IPRP) at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, including clinician training and workflow compatibility.
Case Studies: Analysis of three bilingual Veterans with chronic pain who underwent 56 sessions of RelieVRx, evaluating changes in pain levels, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Key Findings:
Two Veterans reported decreases in subjective pain levels, while one reported no change.
All three Veterans noted improvements in mood.
Two Veterans exhibited reductions in depressive and anxiety symptoms.
Limitations:
The study focuses on patient-level experiences rather than establishing causal effectiveness.
