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vr Mindfulness Training for cancer survivor
VR MINDFULNESS TRAINING FOR CANCER SURVIVOR
This is a collaboration project with The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. This application intended to provide mindfulness training for young-aged cancer survivor. Over years, studies in mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have demonstrated the efficacy for alleviating psychological distress in cancer survivors.
With the aid of Virtual Reality applications, patients could immerse themselves in "tranquilo" and "zenful" environment while receiving their treatment alongside. Our holistic mind-body program, consists of three core practices, is dedicated to build up "mindful awareness of the present moment" of patients:
(1) Body Scan
(2) Mindful Stretching
(3) Mindful Observation
"It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much."
- Showcase
- Background
Design Philosophy
This VR Mindfulness Program focus on improving patient's mental wellbeing. To pay attention to present moment - to have their own thoughts and feelings to the world around us. Those thoughts might have played an important role on driving our emotions and behaviors. Mindful exercise could train us to notice our thoughts are taking over and realise those thoughts are just mental events. It helps us to deal with issues in a productive manner.
"Attention to present moment" and "Notice the sensations around us" are the core design principles. We utilise digital art to immerse the patient into zenful and VR environments. These scenes are taken from around the world. Some of the scenes are taken from the actual environment and integrated with our 3D scene objects. The ambient sounds are ASMR recordings of the actual environment.
Implementation
There are three types of interaction modes, VR Headset with handtracking, VR Headset with "Head-selection" only and VR mobile mode. The handtracking version is considered to be a completed version. Patients could use their bare hand to interact with the gaming elements within the exercise such as picking up and turning the apple in mindful eating.
However, some of the patients are unable to use their hands to interact. They could only use their head to select within the exercise. Some of the interactions might be limited but the main elements of mindfulness do exist. They could use their head to trigger certain interactions or animations.
Mobile application version is designed to be a "homework" application for patients. According to a journal published in 2021 by NCBI, cancer survivors with home mindfulness practice for 27mins a day have shown improvements. Mobile mode is similar to head selection mode above.
Immersive integration Main Menu
Unlike the traditional main menu, our 3D menu aims to build up an immersive environment right after users put on the headset. The cozy environment with natural sound provides a relaxing vibes and moods for patient to get used to the VR environment. Since some of the users might be first time to experience a mindful treatment inside the VR environment, our menu allows patients to navigate and get themselves familiarized with the device and interfaces. Once they are ready, they could start their training seamlessly.
Core Practices
Body Scan
Consist of guided attentional exercise which direct patient’s attention throughout the body. The character would speak and guide the patient to complete the exercise.
Mindful Stretching
A series of gentle mindful movements and postures to enhance body awareness. One of the selected characters would demonstrate the movements and verbally guide the patient through.
Mindful Observation
This exercise focus on patient's physical sensations, stimuli, thoughts and breath. Though mindful eating, patient could bring their awareness to daily routines and activities.
Clinical Result
This is an on-going project. The result would be released in mid 2023.
- Showcase
- Background
Design Philosophy
This VR Mindfulness Program focus on improving patient's mental wellbeing. To pay attention to present moment - to have their own thoughts and feelings to the world around us. Those thoughts might have played an important role on driving our emotions and behaviors. Mindful exercise could train us to notice our thoughts are taking over and realise those thoughts are just mental events. It helps us to deal with issues in a productive manner.
"Attention to present moment" and "Notice the sensations around us" are the core design principles. We utilise digital art to immerse the patient into zenful and VR environments. These scenes are taken from around the world. Some of the scenes are taken from the actual environment and integrated with our 3D scene objects. The ambient sounds are ASMR recordings of the actual environment.
Implementation
There are three types of interaction modes, VR Headset with handtracking, VR Headset with "Head-selection" only and VR mobile mode. The handtracking version is considered to be a completed version. Patients could use their bare hand to interact with the gaming elements within the exercise such as picking up and turning the apple in mindful eating.
However, some of the patients are unable to use their hands to interact. They could only use their head to select within the exercise. Some of the interactions might be limited but the main elements of mindfulness do exist. They could use their head to trigger certain interactions or animations.
Mobile application version is designed to be a "homework" application for patients. According to a journal published in 2021 by NCBI, cancer survivors with home mindfulness practice for 27mins a day have shown improvements. Mobile mode is similar to head selection mode above.
Immersive integration Main Menu
Unlike the traditional main menu, our 3D menu aims to build up an immersive environment right after users put on the headset. The cozy environment with natural sound provides a relaxing vibes and moods for patient to get used to the VR environment. Since some of the users might be first time to experience a mindful treatment inside the VR environment, our menu allows patients to navigate and get themselves familiarized with the device and interfaces. Once they are ready, they could start their training seamlessly.
Core Practices
Body Scan
Consist of guided attentional exercise which direct patient’s attention throughout the body. The character would speak and guide the patient to complete the exercise.
Mindful Stretching
A series of gentle mindful movements and postures to enhance body awareness. One of the selected characters would demonstrate the movements and verbally guide the patient through.
Mindful Observation
This exercise focus on patient's physical sensations, stimuli, thoughts and breath. Though mindful eating, patient could bring their awareness to daily routines and activities.
Clinical Result
This is an on-going project. The result would be released in mid 2023.