Abstract
Background: The use of virtual reality (VR) is increasing in palliative care. However, despite a rising interest in the use of the technology for this purpose, little is known regarding the uses and efficacy of VR treatment in patients requiring palliative care who are living in rural communities.
Aim: The scoping review aims to identify and map available evidence regarding the uses and effectiveness of VR in addressing physical and psychosocial aspects of palliative care, with a focus on generalisability of findings to Australian regional palliative care populations.
Methods: A scoping review will be conducted per the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) protocol for scoping reviews. Searches will be undertaken using Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, AMED, CINAHL and Google Scholar. Selected studies will comprise peer reviewed primary studies published in the English language within the past 12 years (2011-2023). Data extraction will outline the relevant population, concept and context and in-depth evaluation of studies will occur via comprehensive qualitative analysis.
Expected outcomes: Current uses and effectiveness of VR therapy will be mapped among patients requiring palliative care to draw conclusions regarding its potential effectiveness in treating the physical and psychosocial concerns of patients living in rural communities.
Challenges: Preliminary searches demonstrate that high heterogeneity exists among technologies and VR experiences used within palliative clinical settings. Furthermore, few studies explicitly consider barriers to use of VR among patients requiring palliative care who are living in rural communities such as internet access and speed and limited resources; this may present challenges regarding the generalisability of findings to the community of interest
Aim: The scoping review aims to identify and map available evidence regarding the uses and effectiveness of VR in addressing physical and psychosocial aspects of palliative care, with a focus on generalisability of findings to Australian regional palliative care populations.
Methods: A scoping review will be conducted per the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) protocol for scoping reviews. Searches will be undertaken using Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Embase, AMED, CINAHL and Google Scholar. Selected studies will comprise peer reviewed primary studies published in the English language within the past 12 years (2011-2023). Data extraction will outline the relevant population, concept and context and in-depth evaluation of studies will occur via comprehensive qualitative analysis.
Expected outcomes: Current uses and effectiveness of VR therapy will be mapped among patients requiring palliative care to draw conclusions regarding its potential effectiveness in treating the physical and psychosocial concerns of patients living in rural communities.
Challenges: Preliminary searches demonstrate that high heterogeneity exists among technologies and VR experiences used within palliative clinical settings. Furthermore, few studies explicitly consider barriers to use of VR among patients requiring palliative care who are living in rural communities such as internet access and speed and limited resources; this may present challenges regarding the generalisability of findings to the community of interest
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 23 Aug 2023 |
Event | Western Health Research Network 2023 Research Symposium - Online and Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Dubbo, Australia Duration: 11 Sept 2023 → 12 Sept 2023 https://whrn.network/previous-research-symposia-proceedings/whrn2023-research-symposium-programme/whrn2023-online-programme/ (Program) https://whrn.network/previous-research-symposia-proceedings/whrn2023-research-symposium-programme/ (Program) |
Conference
Conference | Western Health Research Network 2023 Research Symposium |
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Abbreviated title | Health, research |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Dubbo |
Period | 11/09/23 → 12/09/23 |
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