The importance of virtual reality (VR) in healthcare is growing — the focus is shifting from gaming technology to its use as a tool for therapeutic applications in everyday clinical…
A recent literature review by Mache et al. (2026) examines immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies in the workplace. The recent literature review by Mache et al. (2026) examines immersive virtual…
How can virtual reality already reduce stress, anxiety, and pain in hospitals today—and why are more and more medical facilities turning to immersive therapies? In an interview with Bayern Innovativ,…
The latest Stress Report 2025 from Techniker Krankenkasse (available here) shows that around 66% of people in Germany are frequently or occasionally stressed in their everyday and professional lives –…
New mindfulness room: Johannesbad specialist clinic relies on evidence-based VR for stress reduction
The Johannesbad Fachklinik Furth im Wald is relying on an evidence-based VR system for its new “mindfulness room,” which, as an approved medical device, enables innovative stress reduction at the…
VR applications have a wide range of positive effects in nursing and occupational therapy: they promote memory, encourage movement and specifically address the emotions of older people. The immersive VR…
Magic Horizons Medical VR is a technology partner of the new FOREST study. This study – a joint project between the University Hospital of Würzburg, the Robert Bosch Centre for…
This technical article discusses, among other things, how VR technology can be used for care and therapy in a clinical setting for people with dementia. Gabriele Wurzinger, a physiotherapist at…
Magic Horizons made a successful pitch at Barcamp Health Innovation with medical virtual reality that reduces stress, boosts resilience, and makes prevention sexy. The event was organized by HealthCapital Berlin…
Diakonie Kork has tested the virtual reality system ‘Magic Horizons Medical VR’ – including in the residential centre, the open support service, social services, administration and the epilepsy clinic. The…
