Hospice News October 27, 2025
Hospices have increasingly explored different ways to use virtual reality (VR) technology to improve patient and family satisfaction.
Virtual reality experiences are an opportunity for hospices to learn more about what is most important to a patient, said Jennifer Fenuccio, volunteer coordinator at Brookhaven Hospice. The hospice serves patients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Innovations in VR technology allow patients to engage in a variety of activities or visit new and familiar locations. Through VR experiences, hospices can better understand a patient’s values, wishes and goals of care, as well as what brings them feelings of peace, joy or sadness, according to Fenuccio.
“Using virtual reality over the last few years has been a game changer [in] providing a meaningful...
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