VR is being used in a number of hospitals to combat pain.

VR is being used in a number of hospitals to combat pain.

I knew about research relating to dealing with Phobias, but they are also using it as a distraction for painful procedures.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/virtual-reality-is-being-used-by-hospitals-to-help-people-cope-with-pain/2018/06/08/07e8b39e-6424-11e8-a768-ed043e33f1dc_story.html