Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures

Image from the VR experience used in the study. (Phoebe Reynolds Surgassists via SWNS)

By Stephen Beech

Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures, suggests a new study,

Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures

A new study suggests that virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures. (Phoebe Reynolds Surgassists via SWNS)

Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures

Solomon Bracey, a medical student at the University of Southampton, is presenting the research at the European Association of Urology Congress in London Friday, March 13. (Soloman Bracyeuy via SWNS)

Virtual reality could reduce anxiety for patients before medical procedures

Using virtual reality (VR) technology to explain what to expect before going under the knife could help people better understand their treatment and put them more at ease. (Phoebe Reynolds Surgassists via SWNS)

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