# Distracting Recovery VRs This VR Game Was Designed to Help Burn Victims During Their Treatment By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burn-victim References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3061018/frog-designs-a-distraction-device-for-burn-patients-in-pain/12) & [github](https://github.com/frog/vr-care) Dr. Brian Pridgen, a resident of the [Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-user-startup) practice, created an affordable [virtual reality game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb) to help burn victims with their time in recovery. The device was designed to allow patients to play without having to endure any painful movements -- working to supply its user with a totally immersive experience while keeping in mind their limited mobility. The VR game is offered in two different versions, one of which is more relaxing to play with a slower pace and no score-keeping, while the other is more competitive and records the user's progress. In addition to being low-cost, the device is also easy to assemble and is designed to be used specifically for burn victims -- offering them a distraction from the hospital and their routine treatments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable Virtual Reality:** There is a growing trend of affordable virtual reality solutions being developed for various industries, providing cost-effective and accessible immersive experiences. - **Therapeutic Gaming:** The use of virtual reality games for therapeutic purposes is gaining traction, offering innovative ways to enhance the recovery process and improve patient well-being. - **Customized Healthcare Devices:** The development of specialized healthcare devices tailored to specific patient needs, like the VR game for burn victims, presents opportunities for personalized care and improved treatment outcomes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the application of affordable virtual reality and therapeutic gaming as effective tools for patient recovery and treatment. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** The gaming and entertainment industry can leverage the growing demand for therapeutic virtual reality experiences, creating immersive games and experiences that support healing and well-being. - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the development of customized healthcare devices, catering to the specific needs of individuals with different medical conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healing VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-vr-experiences.md) - [VR Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-therapy.md) - [Back Pain-Focused VR Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [VR-Powered ADHD Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-eyetracking-game.md) - [VR-Powered Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md)