# VR Escapism Programs This Chemotherapy Patient Program Uses Virtual Reality as a Form of Escape By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chemotherapy-patient References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/vr-offers-relief-cancer-patients-without-additional-prescriptions-treatments/) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/start-vr-introduces-virtual-reality-to-chemotherapy-patient-program-at-chris-obrien-lifehouse) This chemotherapy patient program uses [virtual reality headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explorer) to help people with cancer escape their daily reality and leave the hospital in a sense, even when they are too ill to actually do so. Virtual reality studio Start VR partnered with [Samsung Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr) and hospital and cancer treatment facility Chris O'Brien Lifehouse to offer the [distraction therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theatre-of-digital-art). Using Samsung Gear VR headsets, the Lifehouse VR Trial hopes to alleviate psychological stress for patients undergoing chemotherapy at the Australian health center. A chemotherapy patient can choose between experiences at the Gear VR store or Start VR offerings, which include relaxing at a travel destination and a stimulating skydive from an airplane. Distinctly Aussie experiences are also available: petting koalas at the zoo, taking a boat around Sydney Harbour and snorkelling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Therapy:** Using virtual reality headsets to help patients escape reality during medical treatments. - **Distraction Therapy:** Using immersive experiences to alleviate psychological stress for patients undergoing medical treatments. - **Personalized VR Experiences:** Offering patients a range of virtual reality experiences tailored to their preferences and interests. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Integrating virtual reality technology into medical treatments to enhance patient experience and well-being. - **Technology:** Developing virtual reality headsets and software for therapeutic purposes in healthcare settings. - **Entertainment:** Creating immersive and interactive virtual reality experiences for relaxation and stress relief. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-therapy.md) - [VR-Powered Therapeutic Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vrpowered-therapeutic-treatments.md) - [VR-Based Chronic Pain Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-pain-treatments.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [AI-Enhanced Virtual Reality Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-reality-therapy.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [Metaverse Therapy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomiexr.md) - [VR-Powered Therapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rey-1.md) - [Back Pain-Focused VR Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliedvr.md)