Title :
Virtual reality methodology for pruritus and pain
Author :
Magora, Florella ; Leibovici, Veral ; Cohen, Sarale
Author_Institution :
Depts. Anesthesiology & Dermatology, Hadassah Hebrew Univ. Med. Center, Jerusalem, Israel
fDate :
June 29 2009-July 2 2009
Abstract :
This study investigated the effects of Virtual Reality Immersion (VRI) as compared with Audio-Visual Distraction (AVD) on the self reported intensity, quality and reactions to severe itching episodes and the associated discomfort, in patients suffering from atopic dermatitis and pruritus. The study suggested that VRI and AVD may be useful non-pharmacological adjunct in reducing itching and discomfort.
Keywords :
audio-visual systems; diseases; medical computing; patient treatment; skin; virtual reality; AVD; Audio-Visual Distraction; VRI; Virtual Reality Immersion; atopic dermatitis; discomfort; nonpharmacological method; pruritus; severe itching episode; virtual reality methodology; Attenuation; Brain modeling; Cultural differences; Drugs; Endocrine system; Glass; Pain; Portable computers; Time measurement; Virtual reality; Audio-Visual Distraction; Virtual Reality Immersion; discomfort; pruritus;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation International Conference, 2009
Conference_Location :
Haifa
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4188-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4189-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICVR.2009.5174240
