Virtual reality applications in healthcare are flourishing.
Virtual reality technology will continue to evolve with new devices over the coming months and years. Samsung also has introduced a virtual reality platform for mobile devices such as the Galaxy phones. Oculus released the first consumer device in April 2016. One of the leading developers for virtual reality consumer devices such as the Oculus Rift is Oculus (Irvine, CA). Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly available to consumers for development and delivery of content. Many patients learn about the radiation therapy facility by watching videos or looking at photographs. Visiting the facility may not be feasible due to conflicts with radiation treatment schedules and the patient’s availability. One of the challenges patients face is learning about the radiation therapy facility. Individuals receiving radiation therapy without general anesthesia often work with child life specialists to learn about radiation therapy and the steps involved as well as to develop coping strategies. For young or anxious children, sedation or general anesthesia is often required, whereas adolescents and older children may undergo radiation therapy without general anesthesia. Many children require an immobilization device, usually an individually molded plastic shell that fits tightly over the face. Patients must be placed in the same position and remain perfectly still to ensure the radiation beam targeting achieves the highest accuracy. Radiation therapy protocols are carefully designed to match each patient’s condition. Each treatment session can last between 30 and 90 minutes, depending on the treatment setup and delivery. A course of radiation therapy consists of one simulation session followed by 10 to 35 daily radiation sessions.
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