The Starlight Children's Foundation, SOTI, and Lenovo have recently teamed up to create VR hospital experiences for patients who may not be able to leave immediate care. Utilizing the Mirage Solo, Google's standalone Daydream VR device, the VR hospital experience hopes to distract children during hospitalization as well as showing them locations all around the world. Delivered across Starlight's 800+ pediatric partners, this initiative will hopefully drastically improve the quality of life for many young hospital patients.
In addition to its potential therapeutic solutions, the implementation of VR in hospitals could ensure children do not fall behind on school or interactions. Various educational offerings have already been developed for VR and the ability to interact through social media can ensure children do not become isolated while in the hospital.
VR Hospital Experiences
VR is Being Introduced into Hospitals to Distract and Entertain Patients
Trend Themes
1. VR Hospital Experiences for Children - There is an opportunity to further develop therapeutic and educational VR experiences for pediatric patients in hospital care.
2. Integration of VR in Hospital Care - The integration of VR technology in hospitals could revolutionize how we think about patient care and entertainment.
3. Social VR Initiatives for Hospital Patients - Developing social VR initiatives for hospital patients could combat feelings of isolation and improve their overall quality of life.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry could benefit from implementing VR technology in hospitals for patient care and entertainment purposes.
2. Virtual Reality - The VR industry could expand its market by developing more therapeutic and educational offerings specifically for hospital patients.
3. Nonprofit Organizations - Nonprofit organizations could potentially partner with healthcare providers and tech companies to bring VR experiences to young hospital patients.