Virtual reality technology-based psychological intervention for patients with cancer:a scoping review
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.04.015
- VernacularTitle:虚拟现实技术在癌症患者心理干预中应用的范围综述
- Author:
Yayu REN
1
;
Chunhua GAO
1
;
Fangyan LU
1
;
Li ZHENG
1
;
Huafen WANG
1
Author Information
1. 310003 杭州市 浙江大学医学院附属第一医院护理部
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Virtual Reality;
Neoplasms;
Psychological Nursing;
Scoping Review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(4):486-492
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To conduct a scoping review of the current state of research on the application of virtual reality technology in psychological interventions for cancer patients,clarifying its types,forms,contents,intervention effects,and outcome indicators,and to provide the improvement of mental health in cancer patients.Methods A literature search was conducted on PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Scopus,Cochrane Library,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and Wanfang Data up to October 11,2023.The selected literature was screened,included,and analyzed for content summary.Results A total of 22 studies were included,involving both non-immersive and immersive virtual reality technologies,with various systems or programs used for intervention.The primary interventions include virtual reality relaxation therapy,virtual reality exposure therapy,and virtual reality reminiscence therapy.The outcome indicators primarily include anxiety,depression,distress,pain,fatigue,sleep,quality of life,coping,and side effects of virtual reality.Conclusion The use of virtual reality technology for psychological interventions in cancer patients offers a variety of forms and rich content,which has a positive impact on improving the physical and mental health of cancer patients.However,there is significant heterogeneity in the content elements and outcome measure tools,leading to certain limitations in its application.In the future,the specific needs of cancer patients should be considered,and the procedural norms for virtual reality-based psychological interventions should be explored.
