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VR is treating patients with lazy eye, and it’s clinically proven. {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:10339332|Luminopia)}} is the first FDA-approved treatment for amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye. Traditionally treatment has involved wearing an eye patch for many hours a day over the stronger eye, forcing the weaker eye to do all the work. But now, there's a new way forward. With Luminopia, children can watch modified TV shows in VR that correct the brain's prioritization of one eye over the other. The success of this treatment has been proven in clinical trials. ManageXR empowers Luminopia to treat thousands of patients. With the ability to remotely distribute content and lock down devices to curated experiences, Luminopia is able to strive to treat as many patients as possible. ManageXR analytics makes it easy to measure how devices are used, regardless of where they are located. Learn More about Luminopia: https://lnkd.in/g3FU4b6B #Luminopia #AmblyopiaTreatment #VRTechnology #HealthcareInnovation #ManageXR https://lnkd.in/g_UgdWAF

Rethinking Cervical Spine Care: Technology as the New Frontier For clinicians seeking validated, value-added clinical interventions, it might be time to consider alternatives to traditional certifications. Technologies, especially in cervical spine care, are showing great promise. The human neck’s anthropological role in sensorimotor control is to guide eye movement for visual pursuit—a function that can be enhanced through technology like gaze stabilization and virtual reality. Both offer structured, targeted pathways to improve objective control of cervical spine function, making them powerful tools in advancing clinical outcomes. PT 2.0 needs to focus on objective measures, and needs to embrace available and emerging technology to improve access and quality of clinical care. #VR #AdvancedPT #CervicalSpineCare #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #GazeStabilization #VirtualReality #ClinicalInnovation #PhysicalTherapy

This is a paper published in #JMXR that focuses on the use of #virtualreality in #healthcare for addressing chronic #pain. The focus is on development of a multimodal, personalized intervention that integrates #VR with #physiotherapy. I really like the grounding in the Medical Research Council (MRC) framework! Development of the integrated intervention involved a cocreation process with patients, physiotherapists and researchers. Using this approach an integrated intervention was developed and found to be feasible. The next step is a randomized controlled trial. I will definitely be following this group and the findings! #AMXRA cc: Harry van Goor

🌟 Are you feeling the strain of rising healthcare costs and the challenge of maintaining quality patient care? 🏥💔 Here’s the reality: 🔹 High expenses on pain management 🔹 Extended hospital stays impacting recovery 🔹 Staff burnout from constant pressure The problem? Traditional methods often fall short and lack the innovation needed to tackle these issues effectively. 🚀 Imagine a future where Virtual Reality (VR) ᯅ transforms patient care! Here’s how VR can make a difference: ✅ **Pain Management**: Use engaging VR experiences to reduce reliance on costly pain medications, offering patients a more immersive distraction ᯅ. ✅ **Faster Recovery**: Accelerate rehabilitation and reduce hospital stays with interactive VR programs that make recovery more engaging ⏳. ✅ **Enhanced Wellbeing**: Alleviate staff burnout by integrating innovative tools that ease workload and provide support 👩⚕️👨⚕️. Join the wave of over 250 healthcare organizations already leveraging SyncVR Medical to cut costs, improve patient outcomes, and boost staff morale. Ready to revolutionize your approach to patient care? Dive into how SyncVR Medical can help transform your practice today! 🌟 #HealthcareInnovation #VirtualRealityInHealthcare #PatientCareTech #MedTech #PainManagement #RehabilitationTech #FutureOfHealthcare #HealthcareSolutions #TechInMedicine #InnovativeCare #SyncVRMedical #Metawave

We're delighted to be cited in this key #review about #XR applied as an adjunct to procedural #sedation, featuring pioneers of the field such as Hunter Hoffman, Ph.D. In particular, you can find our work on #virtualsedation in #pediatrics applied during #vascularaccess procedures. #softcarestudios #VR #medicalXR #painmanagement #digitalhealth

Every day, healthcare staff work tirelessly to manage patient pain with limited resources. → They rely heavily on expensive pain medication → Extend hospital stays, and → Face the strain of staff burnout. This cycle persists because traditional methods are costly and inefficient. The lack of innovative solutions to manage pain and enhance rehabilitation is a significant roadblock. Implementing Virtual Reality (VR) in patient care may be an effective solution. The benefits: ✅ Significant reduction in pain medication usage through effective VR distraction techniques. ✅ Shortened hospital stays due to enhanced VR rehabilitation programs. ✅ Improved staff satisfaction Over 250 healthcare providers are using SyncVR Medical to improve their patient care and staff education They have seen reduced costs, improved patient outcomes, and higher staff morale. Working as a healthcare provider? Check the comment and check out SyncVR to know the exact next steps. #VR #healthcare #technology #healthtech

🥽 It's great to read about our research in this key #review about #XR applied as an adjunct to procedural #sedation, featuring pioneers of the field such as Hunter Hoffman, Ph.D. 🔍 In particular, you can find our work at Softcare Studios on #virtualsedation in #pediatrics applied during #vascularaccess procedures. #softcarestudios #VR #medicalXR #painmanagement #digitalhealth Gianuario Sanna

Reflecting on my journey into the digital health space and my longstanding drive for advancing MSK care through technology. Virtual Reality remains a highly underutilized yet immensely powerful clinical tool. The MSK community must revisit VR as a multifaceted, impactful instrument for clinical care, offering a range of applications. But once again, it starts with educating the educator on its clinical use and potential for real-world integration. Digital health, including VR, is pivotal in creating value in MSK care. Just as surgical science has evolved from simple tools to robotics and advanced technologies, MSK care must embrace and integrate technology into everyday practice to drive better outcomes and care delivery. #PT #PTFirst #MSKCare #DigitalHealth #VirtualReality #HealthcareInnovation #AdvancedCare Rehab Think Tank

💡 What if healthcare training could feel like real-life patient care?   🍾 We are thrilled that RevolveLabs has been featured in a BBC News article highlighting the power of virtual reality to transform healthcare education and deliver better patient care.   Partnering with SNEE Training Hub, we're helping clinicians fully immerse themselves in the patient journey through VR training. The Insight Programme is helping healthcare professionals experience patient consultations on chronic pain and dementia from both patient and practitioner perspectives using state-of-the-art VR headsets.   This groundbreaking approach is not only innovative — it’s growing empathy, enhancing clinical skills, and ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.   📖 Read the full BBC News article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDynVtDX   Or get in touch to talk to us about how VR can transform healthcare training: 👉 hello@revolvelabs.co.uk   #VirtualReality #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #MedicalTraining #FutureOfMedicine #ImmersiveLearning #VR #HealthcareTransformation David Cargill Julie White Dr Martin von Fragstein Tom Lloyd Peter Hicks Cameron Lowe Jordan Tsigarides Hamish Mackenzie East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust SNEE Training Hub Eastern Education Group West Suffolk College Nikos Savvas DL Daniel Warncken Fibromyalgia Action UK National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) Versus Arthritis Flippin' Pain

Another in my series highlighting vMed2024 presenters! This is a very informative narrative review by one of the early pioneers exploring the use of #virtualreality #VR in #healthcare, specifically around #pain. Hunter Hoffman, Ph.D. conducted some of the seminal studies in this area and he and his colleagues offer an insightful review. Over the past 20 years, non-pharmacologic techniques are increasingly being used as peri-operative adjuncts to facilitate and promote anxiolysis, #analgesia and #sedation, and to reduce adverse events. This narrative review explores the emerging role of immersive reality in the peri-procedural care of surgical patients. VR is intended to distract patients with the illusion of “being present” inside the computer-generated world, drawing attention away from their anxiety, pain, and discomfort. VR has been described for a variety of procedures that include colonoscopies, venipuncture, dental procedures, and burn wound care. The strength of VR is the way that it broadly engages the #brain and captures #attention. Our job is to get the word out to #medical professionals so they understand that VR is now available for prime-time use and to be aware of the growing body in the literature that supports VR.