Creating VR programmes to help hospital patients manage stress, anxiety and pain
Hospital stays can leave patients in pain, overwhelmed and anxious about their illness. Research among hospital inpatients links illness-related worry and hopelessness with greater anxiety, highlighting the emotional burden that can accompany medical care.
Avaru creates VR programmes using guided breathing, meditation and interactive environments to help patients manage stress, anxiety and pain. Its applications target oncology, paediatric surgery and dialysis care, with separate programmes for nursing staff.
What stands out about Avaru
Avaru's CEO reports collaboration with Hospital de Barcelona on its immersive hospital-care programmes.
Avaru reports acceptance into the University of Barcelona’s UB Startups Accelerator programme.
Avaru developed an MVP after a year of building and testing immersive care solutions for hospitals.
Selected for the 2026 Órbita accelerator, run by CEEI Castellón and the provincial government, with mentoring and business support.
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