Virtual reality interventions for patients under palliative care : a practical guide for healthcare professionals / Olive K. L. Woo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woo, Olive K. L., author.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Palliative treatment.

Virtual reality in medicine.

Palliative Care.

Medical Subjects:

Palliative Care.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, 2026.

Contents:

Introduction SECTION I Overview of Palliative Care 1 Understanding Palliative Care: Background and Specific Patient Needs 2 Traditional Psychological Interventions in Palliative Care3 Unmet Needs in Palliative Care SECTION II Theoretical Foundation for the Use of Virtual Reality 4 Introduction to Virtual Reality 5 Virtual Reality and Palliative Care 6 Theoretical Foundations for Using Virtual Reality in Palliative Care SECTION III Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care 7 Virtual Reality for Physical and Psychological Symptom Management 8 Virtual Reality for Social and Spiritual Support 9 Virtual Reality for Supporting Palliative Care Providers 10 Practical Skill Development SECTION IV Ethical Considerations 11 Physical and Psychological Risks of Virtual Reality Interventions 12 Professional Training in Using Virtual Reality Interventions SECTION V Others 13 Future Directions 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Relevant Resources Epilogue

Notes:

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Online resource; title from pdf information screen (Taylor and Francis, viewed June 17, 2025)

ISBN:

9781003518327

100351832X

9781040378298

1040378293

9781040378328

1040378323

Publisher Number:

90102827340

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.