Research & Development An outline of the research and development findings
to date on Virtual Reality Therapy
Channel 7 News Report Medical Marvel; The Virtual Reality Program Helping
Melbourne Burns Victims Breakthrough The Pain Barrier... (read
more)
ABC News Report Reporter: Sophie Scott (ABC news)
"Ryan Payne suffered burns to almost 60% of his body in a cooking
accident.. He has to undergo painful wound dressings three times a day.
Doctors at Melbourne's Alfred hospital are helping him manage his pain
using virtual reality. He is offered self-administered morphine through
a PCA machine as well as the virtual reality goggles. " (read more)
The Sydney Morning Herald Making Pain Just a Game
Virtual Reality isn't just a form of entertainment. It's also a medical
tool... (read more)
Reporter: Emma Young
The Age Virtual Treatment Soothes the Brain to Ease the
Pain
Doctors at The Alfred hospital are helping burns patients cope with the
pain of having dressings changed... (read
more)
Health Reporter: Amanda Dunn
The Leader newspaper Hospital Testing New Therapies
Patients at the Northern Hospital's emergency department may soon have
the choice of alternative therapies... (read
more)
Reporter: Stacy Allen
Mind Body & Soul interview Altered States Guided imagery is used successfully in clinical
situations to alleviate pain, anxiety and addictions, among other things.
And now deep relaxation therapy has virtually taken its brightest step
yet - into the future... more