Hospice News May 10, 2024
AccentCare’s augmented reality (AR) hospice program has led to improved patient satisfaction and symptom management, along with benefits for staff.
Augmented reality experiences can have spiritual and emotional impacts on terminally ill patients, as well as help alleviate anxiety, isolation. It can also help manage pain and other symptoms, according to Allison Ostashen, senior clinical learning and development specialist at AccentCare.
“We’ve seen this AR program induce positive emotions for patients,” Ostashen told Hospice News. “We’ve seen an effect not only on their spiritual and emotional needs, but also an impact on their physical symptoms. It’s another added intervention of how we can best support patients and take care of them holistically.”
Integrating technology into care delivery has also expanded...
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