Immersive horizons: navigating ethical terrain and practical boundaries in the use of virtual reality for cancer symptom management � a comprehensive narrative review

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dc.contributor.authorSiddiqui, A. R.en_US
dc.contributor.authorKistipati, H. C.en_US
dc.contributor.authorAsghar, F. A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorBhimani, S.en_US
dc.contributor.authorHabib, M. T.en_US
dc.contributor.authorSiddiqui, F. F.en_US
dc.contributor.authorAnwar, M.en_US
dc.contributor.authorGul, M. H.en_US
dc.contributor.authorHassan Ali, H. A.en_US
dc.contributor.authorKhan, M. M.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-24T09:20:36Z
dc.date.available2024-09-24T09:20:36Z
dc.date.issued2024-01
dc.description.abstractCancer is a significant healthcare problem. However, advancements in diagnostic procedures and therapeutic modalities have led to a decline in cancer mortality rates by 1% annually in most countries. Cancer patients often experience symptoms such as pain, cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, and lymphedema. To counter these side effects, there have been tremendous efforts. One such effort is the use of virtual reality (VR) technology, which is an interactive technology. VR has played a significant role in managing disorders such as phobias and anxiety disorders, and support for patients with cognitive and physical rehabilitation, acute and chronic pain management, and emotional support in different settings such as during hospitalizations. Our team conducted an extensive search for electronic literature on virtual reality in various databases, such as Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Psych INFO, up to July 2023. We used keywords like "virtual reality," "cancer care," "depression," "cognition," "pain," "telemedicine," "rehabilitation care," "physical therapy," "radiotherapy," "telerehabilitation," "avatar," "video games," and "visual aid" as our search criteria. VR interventions for cancer patients include exposure therapy, psycho-education, and relaxation techniques, which have been shown to reduce symptoms significantly. VR distraction can also mitigate pain during medical procedures. Studies suggest that VR holds promise in rehabilitation and oncologic treatment, as it can improve function metrics, range of motion, and motivation for treatment. The review scrutinizes the use of digital information and virtual reality technology to alleviate cancer-related distress by providing remote care.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Karachi Medical and Dental College (KMDC), Sindh, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU), Sindh, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine Baqai Medical College (BMC), Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Bacha Khan Medical College Mardan, KPK, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Internal Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistanen_US
dc.identifier.citationSiddiqui A. R., Kistipati H. C., Asghar F. A., Bhimani S., Habib M. T., Siddiqui F. F., Anwar M., Gul M. H., Hassan Ali H. A., Khan M. M.. Immersive horizons: navigating ethical terrain and practical boundaries in the use of virtual reality for cancer symptom management � a comprehensive narrative review. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2024 Jan; 12(1): 309-314en_US
dc.identifier.issn2320-6071
dc.identifier.issn2320-6012
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/233825
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMedip Academyen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume12en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20234027en_US
dc.subjectVirtual realityen_US
dc.subjectCancer careen_US
dc.subjectRehabilitation therapyen_US
dc.subjectCancer-related fatigueen_US
dc.subjectPainen_US
dc.titleImmersive horizons: navigating ethical terrain and practical boundaries in the use of virtual reality for cancer symptom management � a comprehensive narrative reviewen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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