Overview

• Stanford Medicine has implemented a VR-guided meditation across Lucile Packard Children's Hospital to support parents of pediatric inpatients.
• The six-minute meditation immerses users in a calming virtual nature scene with synchronized breathing cues and evolving visuals to alleviate stress.
• A randomized controlled trial demonstrated a 30% reduction in anxiety among participants, with Spanish-speaking parents experiencing the greatest improvements.
• The intervention addresses gaps in mental health access for non-English-speaking caregivers, fostering inclusivity in family-centered care models.
• The Stanford Medicine Chariot Program is expanding the VR library to include additional languages and mental health scenarios, with protocols in place for hospital-wide use.