The Effect of Smartphone-Based Virtual Reality Relaxation (S-VR) in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

SVR is virtual relaxation and distraction therapy through a smartphone-based VR device (head-mounted display) that is attached to the head of a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy, displaying a virtual environment of natural panoramas in 360-degree video and combined with traditional and classic musical instruments. SVR device is paired with smartphone using operating system either Android (minimum generation 11, Android 4.4 KitKat) or OS version 12, minimum screen size of 5.5-inch and maximum of 6.0-inch, screen resolution of at least 1080 x 1920 pixels, can connect to WIFI/ internet and provides a YouTube app to access 360-degree videos. SVR content uses original 360o videos produced by researchers using a video editor software for ± 10 minutes duration.