Observational cohort study of a group-based VR program to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with life-threatening illnesses
Joe Hardy, Hannes Kettner, David R. Glowacki et al. preprint
Introduction. Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (LTI) is often accompanied by feelings of fear, uncertainty, and loneliness that can severely impact mental health. Relatively few interventions are available to address the existential concerns of individuals facing LTI, while treatment of the underlying physical ailment typically remains the priority of the healthcare system....