Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality in Healthcare Clinical Practices

Child Cancer Patient Uses VR to Reduce Treatment Anxiety (October 2025)
VR therapy is being used to ease patient anxiety. For example, in Oct 2025 a 6‑year‑old cancer patient at The Christie (UK) used a VR headset during radiotherapy and his reported anxiety fell by about 52% compared to standard care.
christie.nhs.uk
VR Therapy Aids War-Traumatized Children in Gaza (December 2025)
Healthcare professionals in Gaza employed virtual reality headsets to help children traumatized by war. The immersive therapy transports young patients to calm virtual environments, aiding relaxation and psychological recovery.
anews.com.tr

3D VR Models Aid Pediatric Heart Surgery Planning (October 2025)
Pediatric surgeons at Norton Children’s (USA) began using SurgicalTheater’s 3D VR system to plan complex congenital heart surgeries. In a pilot of four cases, the team “stepped inside” patient-heart models via VR before surgery, helping refine their approach and improve outcomes.
nortonhealthcareprovider.com
VR to Revolutionize Cardiac Surgery Planning with 3D Virtual Models (December 2025)
An American Heart Journal special article (Dec 2025) highlighted how VR is poised to revolutionize surgical planning in cardiology. It envisions surgeons interacting with 3D virtual models of patient anatomy before operations to reduce complications.
medicaldialogues.in

VR Headsets Ease Dental Anxiety During Root Canals (November 2025)
A Nov 2025 clinical trial found that VR relaxation significantly reduces dental anxiety. Patients wearing a VR headset (Meta Quest 2 with calming scenes) during root-canal treatment reported much lower anxiety (STAI and VAS scores) afterward compared to pre-treatment. This suggests VR is an effective non‑drug method to help patients relax during dental procedures.
frontiersin.org
CCBC Launches VR Dental Hygiene Training Program (December 2025)
Community College of Baltimore County launched the nation’s first dental hygiene program to integrate immersive VR simulation training. Students can practice procedures virtually to strengthen their clinical preparation and confidence.
thedailyrecord.com