1st Edition
Virtual Reality Interventions for Patients Under Palliative Care A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Introduction SECTION I Overview of Palliative Care 1 Understanding Palliative Care: Background and Specific Patient Needs 2 Traditional Psychological Interventions in Palliative Care3 Unmet Needs in Palliative Care SECTION II Theoretical Foundation for the Use of Virtual Reality 4 Introduction to Virtual Reality 5 Virtual Reality and Palliative Care 6 Theoretical Foundations for Using Virtual Reality in Palliative Care SECTION III Clinical Applications of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care 7 Virtual Reality for Physical and Psychological Symptom Management 8 Virtual Reality for Social and Spiritual Support 9 Virtual Reality for Supporting Palliative Care Providers 10 Practical Skill Development SECTION IV Ethical Considerations 11 Physical and Psychological Risks of Virtual Reality Interventions 12 Professional Training in Using Virtual Reality Interventions SECTION V Others 13 Future Directions 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Relevant Resources Epilogue
Biography
Olive K. L. Woo is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified thanatologist, and the founder of Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT ®).
“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
