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news Scmp World 2026-04-06

Hong Kong hospital uses VR to calm children before surgery

An eight-year-old patient in Hong Kong overcame pre-operative fear using a virtual reality program. This innovative program allowed him to virtually explore the hospital setting, preparing him for his procedure.

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