Alternative Treatments: VR & 5G for reducing pain & anxiety in hospice patients

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Here in Southern California, where I live, AT&T is teaming up with end-of-life care provider VITAS Healthcare to study whether virtual reality and augmented reality can help reduce chronic pain and anxiety for some hospice patients. Utilizing newly available 5G in the trial areas, the study’s aim is to test low-latency connectivity and on-demand streaming AR & VR content can be leveraged toward alternative therapies administered to keep patients comfortable, calm, and mentally engaged.