Case Study: VR Pharma
Less painful vaccinations thanks to Virtual Reality
Client
VR Pharma
Technology
Realidad Virtual
Solution
PICO 4 Enterprise / Simulators
About VR Pharma
VR Pharma is a clinically proven Virtual Reality platform that transforms healthcare by enhancing the patient experience in a sustainable and scalable way.
Its immersive experience is designed to help patients overcome pain, anxiety, and fear during medical procedures, invasive treatments, or hospital stays.
The need to achieve medical procedures without traumatic experiences
Medical procedures, especially those involving invasive interventions, can become stressful experiences for patients. This is even more evident in children, who may develop a persistent fear of medical care if they associate procedures with painful or traumatic moments.
A clear example of this is vaccinations, which often generate fear and anxiety in children. Therefore, it is crucial to find solutions that help reduce this anxiety and improve patients' willingness to receive medical care in the future.
The use of technologies such as virtual reality can be key during these procedures, creating a positive and relaxed environment that allows children to distract themselves from the fear of the puncture. It also immerses them into virtual worlds that provide a sense of security and comfort.
Furthermore, this technology enhances the patient experience and makes it easier for healthcare professionals to perform procedures more efficiently, without the resistance or anxiety they frequently generate.
Our solution and technological contribution
To effectively implement this solution, VR Pharma has relied on INVELON to provide the necessary hardware for its processes. For this purpose, we have supplied the advanced Pico glasses, which allow this immersion.
In collaboration with several primary care centers (CAPs) in Catalonia, such as the CAP of Súria, a clinical study is being carried out using this technology with children aged 3 to 6. First results are very positive, showing a significant anxiety reduction and an improved children's willingness to undergo medical procedures.
“Thanks to this solution, we humanize primary care processes and create a bond of satisfaction between doctor and patient."
Mercedes de la Cruz - Family doctor at CAP Súria
The result: relaxed and fun vaccination process
Thanks to the implementation of these technologies, pediatric patients have experienced a marked reduction in distress during medical procedures, especially during vaccination. In addition, it has been possible to prevent increased heart rate and blood pressure among children, facilitating the process and improving their well-being during medical care.
The impact has been so positive that 99.3% of patients would recommend the platform, highlighting the overall patient experience as one of the most valued aspects. In addition, the solution is designed to be easily integrated into existing medical processes, ensuring that healthcare professionals can implement it without additional complications in their daily routine.
Thanks to VR Pharma's technological contribution, supported by Pico glasses, the solution is not only effective and accessible, but also places the well-being of the youngest patients at the core. It offers a technological alternative that facilitates and enhances their medical experience.
Benefits of this collaboration with INVELON
- Improved patient well-being: A more relaxed and positive environment is created during these medical procedures through immersive experiences.
- Sustainable and scalable solution: The platform can be efficiently implemented in different medical environments, ensuring it can be used in both large hospitals and primary care centers.
- Efficiency of healthcare professionals: As patients' anxiety and fear are reduced, they become more cooperative during procedures, making it easier for healthcare professionals to work.
- Cost savings: Less use of drugs and analgesics contributes to optimizing resources and making medical care more economical.