The SERENA-MENT project utilizes virtual reality headsets to offer patients relaxing environments during procedures and care, promoting cognitive distraction and making assistance more comfortable. This non-pharmacological technique has growing scientific evidence as a complement to conventional treatments.
The initiative particularly focuses on complex wound care, situations that often cause physical discomfort and emotional burden. The goal is to make these treatments more tolerable and reinforce person-centered care.
“"We wanted to find new ways to support patients during moments that often cause pain or distress. In this regard, technology can help us provide more human and person-centered care."
SERENA-MENT was awarded the Millorem el Clínic 2025 prize, with 5,000 euros, enabling the acquisition of resources to implement the project in the General and Digestive Surgery unit. The unit currently has two virtual reality headsets, and around twenty patients have already benefited, with positive feedback highlighting relaxation, calm, and well-being.
The project has received approval from the Ethics Committee for Research with Medicinal Products (CEIm) to begin a new phase of data collection and rigorous evaluation of virtual reality's impact on patient pain, anxiety, and well-being. This interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing and biomedical engineering aims to innovate healthcare.
