Published on in Vol 23, No 9 (2021): September

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/26623, first published .
Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality as a Pain Management Modality in Academic, Community, and Safety-Net Settings: Qualitative Analysis

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality as a Pain Management Modality in Academic, Community, and Safety-Net Settings: Qualitative Analysis

Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Virtual Reality as a Pain Management Modality in Academic, Community, and Safety-Net Settings: Qualitative Analysis

Journals

  1. Giravi H, Biskupiak Z, Tyler L, Bulaj G. Adjunct Digital Interventions Improve Opioid-Based Pain Management: Impact of Virtual Reality and Mobile Applications on Patient-Centered Pharmacy Care. Frontiers in Digital Health 2022;4 View
  2. Dy M, Olazo K, Lisker S, Brown E, Saha A, Weinberg J, Sarkar U. Virtual Reality for Chronic Pain Management Among Historically Marginalized Populations: Systematic Review of Usability Studies. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2023;25:e40044 View
  3. Lin J, Huber B, Amir O, Gehrmann S, Ramirez K, Ochoa K, Asch S, Gajos K, Grosz B, Sanders L. Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Family-Centered Technology in Complex Care: Feasibility Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2022;24(8):e30902 View
  4. Nason E, Trahan M, Cash D. Evaluation of a Mobile Virtual Reality Intervention for Social Anxiety Disorder: Ethical and Methodological Lessons Learned. Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science 2022;8(1):79 View
  5. Rangachari P, Mushiana S, Herbert K. A scoping review of applications of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to telehealth service implementation initiatives. BMC Health Services Research 2022;22(1) View
  6. Lepilkina T, Beniashvili A, Cheremin R, Malyukova N, Morozova M, Bogdanov M, Burminsky D, Potanin S, Rodkina S, Rupchev G, Eip M. Efficacy of a Relaxation Scenario in Virtual Reality for the Comorbid Symptoms of Anxiety and Asthenia in a General Hospital Setting: A Pilot Comparative Randomized Open-Label Study. Consortium Psychiatricum 2023;4(1):38 View
  7. Kouijzer M, Kip H, Bouman Y, Kelders S. Implementation of virtual reality in healthcare: a scoping review on the implementation process of virtual reality in various healthcare settings. Implementation Science Communications 2023;4(1) View
  8. Dy M, Olazo K, Lyles C, Lisker S, Weinberg J, Lee C, Tarver M, Saha A, Kontson K, Araojo R, Brown E, Sarkar U. Usability and acceptability of virtual reality for chronic pain management among diverse patients in a safety-net setting: a qualitative analysis. JAMIA Open 2023;6(3) View
  9. Gad R, Wilson M. Can we safely manage pain using virtual reality (VR)?. Pain Management Nursing 2023;24(3):243 View
  10. Slatman S, Groenveld T, Ostelo R, van Goor H, Staal J, Knoop J. Development of a Multimodal, Personalized Intervention of Virtual Reality Integrated Within Physiotherapy for Patients With Complex Chronic Low-Back Pain. Journal of Medical Extended Reality 2024;1(1):30 View
  11. Katz D, Hyers B, Patten E, Sarte D, Loo M, Burnett G. Relationship between demographic and social variables and performance in virtual reality among healthcare personnel: an observational study. BMC Medical Education 2024;24(1) View
  12. Shiner C, Croker G, McGhee J, Faux S. Perspectives on the use of Virtual Reality within a public hospital setting: surveying knowledge, attitudes, and perceived utility among health care professionals. BMC Digital Health 2024;2(1) View
  13. Cerda I, Zhang E, Dominguez M, Ahmed M, Lang M, Ashina S, Schatman M, Yong R, Fonseca A. Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality in Headache Disorder Diagnosis, Classification, and Management. Current Pain and Headache Reports 2024;28(9):869 View
  14. Jehl N, Hess C, Choate E, Nguyen H, Yang Y, Simons L. Navigating virtual realities: identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing VR-enhanced PT for youth with chronic pain. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 2025;50(1):76 View
  15. Damianova N, Berrezueta-Guzman S. Serious Games Supported by Virtual Reality—Literature Review. IEEE Access 2025;13:38548 View
  16. Mohammadi P, Bahaadinbeigy K, Sarabi R, Moulaei K, Mirzai M, Khalilabadi S, Hajiabadi M. Can Virtual Reality Technology Reduce Anxiety Before a Cesarean Section in Primigravida Women?. Health Science Reports 2025;8(3) View
  17. Malungana L, Chimbo B. The adoption of virtual reality technologies for training healthcare professionals. Africa’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review 2024;12(1) View
  18. Cricelli G, Newbutt N, Alexander J, Ellison C, Loetscher T. Implementation of virtual reality for neurodivergent individuals: perspectives of disability care staff. Journal of Enabling Technologies 2025;19(2):128 View
  19. Leung R, Ye M, Zhang F, Kwok T, Sun Y, LAI A, Jiang J, Tse M. Feasibility and Efficacy of Commercial-off-the-shelf Virtual Reality Applications for Managing Chronic Pain and Enhancing Well-being among Older Adults in the Community: A Mixed-methods Pilot Study (Preprint). JMIR Formative Research 2024 View
  20. Sullivan L, Vriese H, Ferguson E, Armstrong M, Williams H, Lemanek K, Wrona S, Renner L, Vater L, Xiang H. Parents’ Perspectives on the Use of Virtual Reality in Pediatric Chronic Pain Management: A Qualitative Study (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research 2025 View
  21. Maddox T, Sackman J, Stoudt M, Chibbaro M, Judge E, Rothery R, Donini J, Maddox R, Darnall B. Virtual reality-delivered skills-based therapy for chronic lower back pain: from proof-of-concept to FDA authorization to clinical implementation in-home and beyond. Frontiers in Virtual Reality 2025;6 View
  22. Doan L, Recasens M, Lake J, Miller I, Vierra E, Richeimer S, Yao I, Junghaenel D, Weinstein F. Feasibility, acceptability, patient experience, and preliminary efficacy of a virtual reality guided imagery intervention for chronic pain. Frontiers in Digital Health 2025;7 View

Books/Policy Documents

  1. Adamopoulos I, Thapa P, Syrou N. Teaching in the Age of Medical Technology. View