| Autor: |
Louras M; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Coma Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium., Vanhaudenhuyse A; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Interdisciplinary Algology Center, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium., Panda R; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Coma Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Coma Neuroscience Lab, Department of Neurology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA., Rousseaux F; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Medical Hypnosis Laboratory, MaisonNeuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada., Carella M; Inflammation and Enhanced Rehabilitation Laboratory (Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia), GIGA-I3 Thematic Unit, GIGA-Research, Liege University, Liege, Belgium.; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Liege University Hospital, Liege, Belgium., Gosseries O; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Coma Science Group, GIGA Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Centre du Cerveau2, Liege University Hospital, Liege, Belgium., Bonhomme V; Inflammation and Enhanced Rehabilitation Laboratory (Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia), GIGA-I3 Thematic Unit, GIGA-Research, Liege University, Liege, Belgium.; Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Liege University Hospital, Liege, Belgium., Faymonville ME; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.; Oncology Integrated Arsene Bury Center, University Hospital of Liège, Liège, Belgium., Bicego A; Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium. |
| Abstrakt: |
When used separately, virtual reality (VR) and mind-body therapies (MBTs) have the potential to reduce pain across various acute and chronic conditions. While their combination is increasingly used, no study offers a consolidated presentation of VR and MBTs. This study aims to propose an overview of the effectiveness of VR combined with MBTs (i.e., meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, and hypnosis) to decrease the pain experienced by healthy volunteers or patients. We conducted a scoping review of the literature using PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar and included 43 studies. Findings across studies support that VR combined with MBTs is a feasible, well-tolerated, and potentially useful to reduce pain. Their combination also had a positive effect on anxiety, mood, and relaxation. However, insufficient research on this VR/MBTs combination and the lack of multidimensional studies impede a comprehensive understanding of their full potential. More randomized controlled studies are thus needed, with usability evaluation protocols to better understand the effects of VR/MBTs on patients wellbeing and to incorporate them into routine clinical practice. |
