University of Colorado Cancer Center

University of Colorado Cancer Center, UCHealth-Oncology Services
Aurora, Colorado

3D Virtual Reality: Changing the Standard of Care for Patients with Cancer and Their Caregivers

Douglas Holt, MD, Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology

Virtual reality (VR) is uniquely positioned to improve patient understanding of cancer and its treatments. During clinical consultations, radiation oncology staff use a mobile VR cart to provide 3D patient-specific CT, MRI, and PET-CT imaging to enhance provider and patient interaction, improve patient education, and reduce patient distress. Hear results from a clinical study that captured both quantitative and qualitative data on patient acceptance and perceived usefulness of VR in cancer education and treatment.