Virtual Reality in Healthcare: A Systematic  Study on Patient Anxiety Reduction

Author(s)	Dr. Kayalvizhi selvakumar, Ms. Divya S, Ms. Poornima R
Country	India
Abstract	The increasing demand for patient-centered healthcare necessitates novel solutions for managing anxiety during medical procedures. This study investigates the application of Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool to reduce procedural anxiety. We present a systematic review combined with primary data collection through surveys distributed among patients and healthcare professionals. Our findings show that immersive VR significantly lowers self-reported anxiety scores, especially in high-stress departments such as radiology and outpatient surgery. This paper discusses implementation methods, practical applications, survey insights, and integration challenges associated with clinical adoption. Finally, we explore the potential of VR to improve patient satisfaction, compliance, and healthcare delivery outcomes.
Keywords	Virtual Reality, Anxiety Reduction, Healthcare Technology, Patient Experience, Immersive Systems, Clinical Procedures, Medical Innovation.
Field	Computer > Artificial Intelligence / Simulation / Virtual Reality
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On	2025-08-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.7295
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9x322

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