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Bofanova N.S.

Penza State University

Tychkov A.Yu.

Penza State University

Dabaeva L.Kh.

Penza State University

Kotova M.A.

Penza State University

Virtual reality technology in the treatment of drug-induced headache (description of a clinical observation)

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Bofanova N.S., Tychkov A.Yu., Dabaeva L.Kh., Kotova M.A.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Pain. 2023;21(1): 33‑38

DOI: 10.17116/pain20232101133

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VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREATMENT OF DRUG-INDUCED HEADACHE (DESCRIPTION OF A CLINICAL OBSERVATION)
VIRTUAL REALITY TECHNOLOGY IN THE TREATMENT OF DRUG-INDUCED HEADACHE (DESCRIPTION OF A CLINICAL OBSERVATION)

To cite this article:

Bofanova NS, Tychkov AYu, Dabaeva LKh, Kotova MA. Virtual reality technology in the treatment of drug-induced headache (description of a clinical observation). Russian Journal of Pain. 2023;21(1):33‑38. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/pain20232101133

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the role of virtual reality technology in the treatment of drug-induced headache.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

We analyzed available literature data in the Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed and Embase databases devoted to virtual reality technology in the treatment of patients with drug-induced headache. To evaluate individual virtual experience in patients with abusive headache, we specially developed original virtual scene «City of the Future».

RESULTS

According to available literature, virtual reality technology reduces pain by diverting a person’s attention to visual, auditory and tactile stimuli. Analgesic effect of virtual reality is also explained by activation of antinociceptive system via positive emotions following favorable virtual environment and decrease of anxiety and depression. We report clinical example of positive impact of virtual environment «City of the Future» in a patient with drug-induced headache.

CONCLUSION

Virtual reality technology is a promising high-tech method in the treatment of drug-induced headache. Further studies are needed for a wider application of this technology.

Keywords:

virtual reality technology
abuse headache
neurorehabilitation

Authors:

Bofanova N.S.

Penza State University

Tychkov A.Yu.

Penza State University

Dabaeva L.Kh.

Penza State University

Kotova M.A.

Penza State University

Received:

27.09.2022

Accepted:

17.10.2022

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