Developing and Deploying Virtual Reality (VR) Apps for Medical Training

Cancer patients have anxiety before, during and after treatment. Procedures in particular can be associated with claustrophobia and increased stress. In this session, two cancer investigators will share results from their work. First they will describe the team approach used in creation of these VR apps and the importance of patient-centered design. Then they will share results from their work testing the apps with patients and staff. They will share lessons learned along the way and suggestions for how immersive VR experiences can decrease stress and improve preparation as well as performance during cancer treatment.