TechSpring
The time for VR is now. TechSpring is Baystate's digital technology innovation team. Baystate is leading healthcare into the next generation of digital medicine. Virtual Reality is the next step in the future of healthcare.
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Through distraction therapy, we are utilizing virtual reality’s immersive technology to positively impact patients mental and physical health.
Studies have shown that VR is the most effective way to lower a patient’s feelings of pain and anxiety. In some cases, use of VR has allowed patients to forget about their symptoms completely.
This can result in a reduction in patient medication.
Experience VR while you wait
During wait times, we can give any patient the chance to sightsee, swim or relax on a beach. This is all offered as a completely voluntary virtual reality experience. Patients can choose from a number of relaxing scenarios to enjoy through the VR headset. A technician will be on hand to provide instructions and guide the patient through the use of the headset. VR is primarily used to minimize stress and anxiety but can also be a memorable experience.
Why VR
We have integrated VR into our distraction therapy. This therapy helps our patients through painful or difficult procedures by diverting their concentration somewhere else. TV, puzzles and video games after often used in distraction therapy but VR has proved to be a far more successful tool with a greater mental impact. At Baystate, our virtual reality program will allow patients to sit back and interact with the total immersion of VR.
Interested in starting your own VR program? Follow our roadmap