The Use of Virtual Reality in Non-Burn Dermatological Care - A Review of the Literature.

The Use of Virtual Reality in Non-Burn Dermatological Care - A Review of the Literature. J Dermatolog Treat. 2020 Mar 16;:1-23 Authors: Harper HE, Hirt PA, Lev-Tov H Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) is the artificial depiction of a three-dimensional (3D) environment using computer-generated technology which allows users to interact with a simulated setting. VR has been used in a variety of clinical scenarios due to its efficacy as a distraction intervention, reducing anxiety and pain associated with medical procedures. The aim of this review is to provide clinicians with an overview of VR use in clinical dermatology. This review identifies studies that utilized VR in the management of skin diseases and discusses considerations for its future use. The findings of these studies indicate that VR has beneficial effects as a complementary tool in the treatment of dermatological conditions. PMID: 32174192 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Dermatological Treatment - Category: Dermatology Tags: J Dermatolog Treat Source Type: research