Evaluation of virtual reality-based meditation as a tool to mitigate stress among parents and providers in the neonatal intensive care unit.
J Perinatol July 15, 2026 DOI: 10.1038/s41372-026-02800-z (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Evaluation study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Parents and healthcare providers in a neonatal intensive care unit |
| Intervention | Virtual reality-based meditation |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The study suggests that virtual reality-based meditation may help mitigate stress among parents and providers in the NICU, indicating potential feasibility and acceptability as a stress-reduction tool. |
Abstract
Evaluation of virtual reality-based meditation as a tool to mitigate stress among parents and providers in the neonatal intensive care unit.