“Patients need less painkillers if they look from their hospital bed into the countryside. A new study now shows that even watching a nature video reduces acute physical pain” (quote: tagesschau.de, 1.4.25/6:23).
These findings support the use of medical virtual reality (VR), as offered by Magic Horizons.
The platform includes relaxing natural worlds such as forests, beaches and mountain landscapes, which can be used specifically for anxiety and pain management, among other things. The immersion created by VR can even intensify the effect compared to pure 2D nature videos. These innovative VR applications offer new ways to alleviate pain and promote general well-being.
Read the full Tagesschau article here.
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