Harnessing digital technology to enhance the future of pediatric nursing
The future of pediatric nursing could see digital technology play a larger role in delivering safer and more personalized care for children.
Jun 11, 2025
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Information Science: News and Research on Virtual Reality
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VR tool pioneered to enhance athlete well-being makes headlines
An innovative project which uses virtual reality to enhance the mental well-being and resilience of young athletes is attracting the attention of major sporting organizations across the UK.
May 29, 2025
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Guided VR meditations can reduce anxiety for parents of hospitalized children
Parenting in the hospital is stressful. Moms and dads naturally focus on their ill child, sometimes to the neglect of their own mental health.
May 1, 2025
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VR and AR simulations help users practice stress management in realistic scenarios
Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending a party full of strangers or confronting a partner. Talking to a friend or a therapist can help. ...
Apr 19, 2025
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Exploring how people interact with virtual avatars
The growing prevalence of human interactions with artificial intelligence has increased the need for a better understanding of how the brain processes virtual reality. Because how others behave and move can influence how ...
Apr 7, 2025
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How VR technology is changing the game for Alzheimer's disease
Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an entirely different experience: to help researchers identify those ...
Apr 1, 2025
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Probing the effects of visual distraction during natural behavior using VR technology
Humans are innately well-equipped to complete procedural tasks, such as following a recipe and assembling furniture. While completing these tasks, however, people can sometimes encounter visual distractors, such as irrelevant ...
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk
For decades, psychology departments around the world have studied human behavior in darkened laboratories that restrict natural movement.
Mar 9, 2024
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Foot-eye coordination: How our vision changes in rhythm with our walking
For the first time, neuroscientists have established a link between shifts in our visual perception and the cadence of our steps while walking.
Mar 7, 2024
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Helping aspiring clinicians understand a virtual heart before they work with a real one
Jonathan Awori, MD, MS, MFA, isn't embarrassed to say it took him a long time to completely understand the intricate workings of the heart. He says he isn't alone; many aspiring doctors and nurses don't immediately grasp ...
Jan 24, 2024
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