Nervous before surgery? Can Virtual Reality really calm you down?

At KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), patients can take a virtual trip to Gardens by the Bay, a beach or a forest before undergoing surgery. But can virtual reality (VR) really ease anxiety and improve recovery? Lance Alexander speaks with Dr Jason Chan, Senior Consultant, Department of Women’s Anaesthesia, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital about research showing how VR can reduce pre-surgery anxiety, why its calming effects may last beyond the operation, and whether the technology could eventually reduce the need for medication. Plus, practical ways patients can manage their fears before surgery.

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