TABLE 2.
Subjective reports
PARTICIPANT | REPORT |
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1 | Stated VR offered the “best” pain relief compared to all other treatments. Relief sustained at 6 months-post VR therapy. |
2 | Enjoyed VR but found limb parathesias worsened transiently, without significant improvements overall at conclusion of VR sessions. However, significant pain reduction at follow-up. |
3 | Enjoyed VR but noted worsening symptoms. Confounding variables reported by participant included concurrent analgesic medication decrease and increased personal stress. |
4 | Reported significant pain reduction and functional improvement following the sessions and recommended VR therapy to others with CRPS. |
5 | Noted increased fatigue with VR sessions, no effect on pain symptoms or daily function reported at conclusion of sessions. |
6 | Reported her “nervous system” became “more aroused rather than calmer” with VR, withdrew before completing all sessions. |
7 | Stated initial skepticism of VR therapy, but upon conclusion of sessions noted significant subjective pain relief and increased functional use of her affected limbs, sustained on follow-up. |
8 | Reported limitations in kitchen-related activities of daily living and thus enthusiasm to participate in the study VR kitchen environment. Only completed one session due to unrelated injury at home. |