Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients Under Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals...

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Olive K. L. Woo (Private practice, Hong Kong)

Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients Under Palliative Care

A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Olive K. L. Woo (Private practice, Hong Kong)

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English

Routledge
23 June 2025

Social welfare & social services; Anaesthetics; Palliative medicine; Psychotherapy; Nursing

Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care is a groundbreaking guide that empowers healthcare professionals to transform end-of-life care with the innovative use of virtual reality (VR).

This book equips clinicians with the knowledge and skills they need to seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art VR technology into palliative care, addressing a wide range of patient needs, from pain management to wish fulfillment. The book’s special features include evidence-based VR interventions, practical implementation strategies, assessment tools, case studies, clinical tips, and suggested scripts for engagement, preparation, and assessment.

Grounded in robust research, theory, and practical expertise, this guidebook is a must-read for any researcher or professional who wants to enhance the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families through VR technology, which offers a novel and transformative approach that sets it apart from traditional palliative care practices.

By: Olive K. L. Woo (Private practice Hong Kong)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032854694
ISBN 10: 1032854693
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 23 June 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Olive K. L. Woo is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified thanatologist, and the founder of Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT ®).

Reviews for Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients Under Palliative Care: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals

“This book offers a wealth of research-informed approaches to applying virtual reality technology in palliative care. It provides a valuable blend of scientific insights and clinical breakthroughs. Every healthcare professional and academic researcher will want to have it on their office bookshelf.” Huang Yu-Te, PhD, associate professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, the University of Hong Kong “Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients under Palliative Care is a unique and valuable guide for palliative care professionals. Dr. Olive Woo describes how virtual reality can help patients with terminal illness reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. The book describes how to use virtual reality to give patients a sense of joy, closure, and a meaningful end-of-life experience.” Elizabeth McMahon, PhD, author of Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety: A Guide for Therapists