Table 1.

The Population, Concept, Context (PCC) instrument for the review of the literature

COMPONENT	DESCRIPTION	DETAILS
Population	Adult patients with a histologically confirmed cancer diagnosis, undergoing chemotherapy.	Patients aged 18 and above, individuals receiving chemotherapy infusion as part of their cancer treatment.
Concept	The use of IVR as a distraction technique to reduce anxiety and distress.	IVR is used to reduce anxiety and distress levels during chemotherapy, with a focus on the role of nurses and healthcare professionals.
Context	The clinical setting of chemotherapy infusion, particularly in oncology departments.	Oncology departments where chemotherapy is administered, with involvement of nursing staff interacting with patients using IVR.

Abbreviations: IVR: immersive virtual reality; PCC: Population, Concept, Context.