Decreasing Chemotherapy Induced Distress Using Immersive Virtual Reality in Patients With Cancer

Virtual Reality Headset applied to the participants during chemotherapy session. Participants select their preferred virtual reality experience (i.e., nature videos, meditations, interactive applications, etc). Virtual reality (VR) by definition, is a simulated experience consisting of an experiential environment created by hardware and software technology capable of provoking sensations of real experiences. It can be further divided into 1) immersive; 2) semi-immersive; and 3) non-immersive. Immersive VR employs head-mounted display (HMD) system technology to separate users from their surroundings and engage in real-time with a three-dimensional environment generated by a computer.

Participants will engage in a preferred activity such as reading, watching television, coloring, etc. during chemotherapy.

Participants will be administered multiple pre and post intervention questionnaires including NCCN Distress thermometer, GAD-7 and CCVA.