Case Study: New Hospital Santo Stefano di Prato

The integration of virtual reality in clinical settings represents an innovative frontier in managing the psychosomatic well-being of cancer patients. At the oncology department of the Nuovo Ospedale Santo Stefano in Prato, an experiment was conducted using the Lemovie application on Meta Quest 3 headsets. The goal was to evaluate the impact of this immersive technology on the quality of the therapeutic experience.

Method of Administration
Lemovie was made available to patients during cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy infusions, which often require long sessions in a hospital environment. The immersive scenarios were designed to promote relaxation and distraction, reducing the discomfort associated with staying in a hospital context. Before use, patients received a brief introduction on how to use the headset and navigate through the scenarios. At the end of the experience, a satisfaction questionnaire was administered to gather detailed feedback on the perception and effectiveness of the technology.

Results
The questionnaire was completed by 21 patients, highlighting extremely positive results:

• 86% of participants reported feeling relaxed due to the proposed scenarios.

• 95% reported having even enjoyed the experience, highlighting the attractiveness of virtual reality.

• 90% found the application easy to use, thanks to the attention given to user experience and the intuitive interface.

• 100% would recommend using virtual reality to friends and family.

• 90% would like to include virtual reality as part of their future therapeutic experiences.

Testimonies
One patient reported:
"I greatly appreciated this experience. It personally alleviated the wait time for treatment. Kudos to the inventors/curators."

The nurse responsible for the experiment emphasized the ease of integrating the headset into the work routine.

Conclusions
The results of the experiment at the Nuovo Ospedale Santo Stefano in Prato confirm the potential of virtual reality in transforming the therapeutic experience. Lemovie has proven to be an effective tool not only in improving patient well-being, but also in integrating innovative technology into the healthcare workflow without operational difficulties. These results pave the way for further applications of virtual reality in clinical settings, promoting an increasingly empathetic and patient-centered approach.