Charles Sternberg, Associate Editor09.06.23
Smileyscope, a virtual reality (VR) health technology company, has partnered with Invincikids, an innovation-focused pediatric non-profit organization, in order to increase access to pain management technologies for underserved pediatric populations across the country.
Invincikids works alongside hospitals globally to introduce a broad spectrum of immersive technologies for pain management, ranging from phone-based mobile applications to clinically validated VR hardware. They are supported through financial and in-kind donations, which now include Smileyscope VR systems.
This partnership will provide Smileyscope’s VR system to Invincikids Access Partners free of charge across the U.S., allowing kids of all economic backgrounds to benefit from this immersive technology. This partnership is poised to make Invincikids and Smileyscope leaders in the global healthcare movement to reduce unnecessary pediatric pain.
Smileyscope’s benefits have been tested in the world’s largest randomized clinical trials on VR. As showcased in the Journal of Pediatrics, Smileyscope reduced pain by 60%, anxiety by 40%, and halved the use of restraints.
“Invincikids reduces barriers to access by providing one-stop-shop immersive technology packages that make children’s healthcare experiences less traumatic,” said André N. Bollaert, Executive Director of Invincikids. "We are excited and grateful to have Smileyscope on board. The introduction of Smileyscope's cutting-edge VR technology aligns seamlessly with our mission to harness technology for the betterment of children's lives.”
“VR technologies can truly transform the way children, families, and healthcare providers experience medical procedures,” said Dr. Evelyn Chan, CEO of Smileyscope. “Through this partnership with Invincikids, more children will now have access to technology that eases their pain and anxiety, allowing them to have better healthcare experiences.”
Invincikids works alongside hospitals globally to introduce a broad spectrum of immersive technologies for pain management, ranging from phone-based mobile applications to clinically validated VR hardware. They are supported through financial and in-kind donations, which now include Smileyscope VR systems.
This partnership will provide Smileyscope’s VR system to Invincikids Access Partners free of charge across the U.S., allowing kids of all economic backgrounds to benefit from this immersive technology. This partnership is poised to make Invincikids and Smileyscope leaders in the global healthcare movement to reduce unnecessary pediatric pain.
Addressing Pediatric Pain & Anxiety
Smileyscope’s VR system was created specifically to address pediatric pain and anxiety during common medical procedures, such as IV starts and blood draws. Designed by physicians who saw firsthand how painful and traumatic medical procedures can be for children and families, Smileyscope was designed so that no child would suffer unnecessarily during a medical procedure.Smileyscope’s benefits have been tested in the world’s largest randomized clinical trials on VR. As showcased in the Journal of Pediatrics, Smileyscope reduced pain by 60%, anxiety by 40%, and halved the use of restraints.
“Invincikids reduces barriers to access by providing one-stop-shop immersive technology packages that make children’s healthcare experiences less traumatic,” said André N. Bollaert, Executive Director of Invincikids. "We are excited and grateful to have Smileyscope on board. The introduction of Smileyscope's cutting-edge VR technology aligns seamlessly with our mission to harness technology for the betterment of children's lives.”
“VR technologies can truly transform the way children, families, and healthcare providers experience medical procedures,” said Dr. Evelyn Chan, CEO of Smileyscope. “Through this partnership with Invincikids, more children will now have access to technology that eases their pain and anxiety, allowing them to have better healthcare experiences.”