St. Antonius Hospital – a leading clinical teaching hospital with locations in Utrecht and Nieuwegein – uses VRelax VR headsets to help patients relax before and during medical procedures. The headset is actively used in the emergency department with patients of all ages, providing distraction and relaxation during procedures where calm and cooperation are essential for a smooth process. The headset is also used to prepare for medical procedures, so patients can relax and approach treatment with less anxiety. VRelax's virtual nature experiences help patients reduce stress and pain intensity. This contributes to a more comfortable treatment process, increases patient satisfaction, and can shorten treatment times. Moreover, it offers patients a mental escape from the immediate hospital environment.

Watch the video below in which a nurse and an anesthesiologist demonstrate how VRelax is used in the day treatment department, the initial results they are seeing, and what tips they have for other hospitals.