Randomized controlled trial approved by IRB
oVRcome has received IRB approval of our study to investigate the ability of virtual reality to function as a novel distraction intervention and improve the experience of patients who are …
Virtual reality experiences for patients at the Vanderbilt infusion clinic
Everyday, many patients spend long periods of time in hospitals rooms, often with reduced mobility. Unfortunately, these patients frequently face boredom in addition to the typical anxiety that accompanies hospital visits.
To address this issue, oVRcome enlists the help of Vanderbilt student volunteers, who visit hospitals and provide virtual reality experiences to patients. In addition to being an exciting source of entertainment, VR has been demonstrated to reduce stress, pain, and anxiety for patients.
oVRcome has received IRB approval of our study to investigate the ability of virtual reality to function as a novel distraction intervention and improve the experience of patients who are …
Recently, founders Alex and Shubham were featured on Vanderbilt’s website for their work with oVRcome! Check out the article here, which discusses the inspiration for oVRcome and how the organization …
Part 1: Mission Statement oVRcome is an organization that seeks to provide outpatient infusion clinic patients with the opportunity to experience virtual reality as a source of entertainment, distraction, and …
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