The Immersive Medical Tension Relief System (IMEDTRS) project consists of an integrated solution using VR and specialized hardware that will be applied in the context of dental treatments to abstract the patient from the treatment process through a relaxing and personalized virtual environment.
Using a haptic sensor, the patient’s level of stress/tension will be detected, and depending on this, artificial intelligence (AI) will alter the immersive VR experience to find the mo st suitable experience to reduce dental anxiety and/or phobia.
Antistress VR Experience
The VR experience is a distraction that shifts the patient’s focus away from the stressful procedure or environment. It transports the patient to a tranquil, serene setting, such as a peaceful forest or a calming beach, allowing them to escape the medical setting and associated anxieties momentarily.
Furthermore, the VR application can simulate physical sensations and emotions, enabling healthcare professionals to better understand patients’ perspectives and empathize with their experiences.
The VR environment is a soothing experience, with visuals and audio elements to help users regulate their emotions and stress levels.
Eye-tracking technology lets users select the experience and interact with virtual objects. This interactive element allows the user to progress through experiences, solve tasks, and navigate the VR environment without interference from input devices, fostering a sense of optimism and hope for VR’s potential in healthcare.
Feedback to the Doctor
The system also includes a mobile application that records the session’s biometric data and informs the doctor about the patient’s stress levels during the consultation.
This application is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to stress management by combining biometric monitoring and a VR experience.
The mobile application leverages a range of sensors to continuously track the user’s biometric data, such as heart rate, skin conductance, and respiration patterns.
This real-time monitoring allows the app to detect and analyze the user’s physiological responses to various situations, providing valuable insights into their stress levels.
As the user interacts with the VR environment, the app monitors their biometric data, allowing the healthcare provider to better understand the patient’s stress response and tailor their treatment accordingly.
Tests carried out in a dental clinic
