AppliedVR, a pioneer in therapeutic virtual reality, has partnered with Red One Medical to offer therapeutic VR programs for pain and anxiety management for VA staff and patients.
In the first stage, AppliedVR and Red One Medical will provide VR-based stress management programs to frontline healthcare workers facing long hours, scarce supplies, and increasing stress levels during the COVID-19 crisis.
According to the American Medical Association, health professionals as a group face widespread burnout. The COVID-19 pandemic, which has further impacted resources and safety concerns, continues to exacerbate this experience.
AppliedVR’s VR Care System provides a temporary escape from physical reality for stressed-out care providers, with modules using proprietary biofeedback technology and interactive experiences to teach breath training and evidence-based mindfulness exercises.
“The COVID-19 crisis is taxing our most critical resource: frontline caregivers,” said Beth Darnall, PhD, chief science advisor from AppliedVR. “VR Care Systems from AppliedVR offer relief as a comprehensive stress management tool. They instantly soothe distress, and help users learn essential coping skills to better manage stress outside of the VR headset.”
