Children facing long hospital stays in Japan are getting a chance to venture beyond their wards and explore zoos and other destinations through virtual reality.More than 30 hospitals across the country, including Okayama University Hospital, are taking part in the initiative for children and adolescent and young adult patients undergoing treatment for cancer and other serious illnesses.The project aims to give patients who have difficulty leaving hospital a chance to interact with others, easing feelings of isolation and giving them something to look forward to during treatment and after di…READ FULL ARTICLE
