Abstract

The NORA’S DREAMS project is an innovative initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for children in pediatric palliative care through immersive reality technology. Using the MK360 projector from Broomx, the project creates personalized immersive experiences that allow children to fulfill their dreams, travel to desired places, and explore fantasy worlds. These immersive sessions transform therapeutic rooms into environments that offer a temporary escape from reality, providing moments of joy and calm for the patients.

The selection process for participating children is careful, considering their physical and emotional state, as well as their personal wishes. The intervention protocol combines these immersive experiences with psychological and therapeutic support, tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Additionally, children are encouraged to participate in creating a legacy by producing drawings, stories, or messages that can inspire other children and their families, extending the impact of the project.

NORA’S DREAMS aims to relieve pain, reduce anxiety, and maintain a sense of childhood in the children, allowing them to continue experiencing the joy of dreaming and playing, despite their illness. Expected outcomes include tangible improvements in the physical and emotional well-being of the patients, as well as the creation of a bank of experiences and messages that can be accessed by others in similar situations.

This project represents a significant innovation in the field of pediatric palliative care, by incorporating immersive reality as a therapeutic tool that not only enhances the quality of life for children but also provides healthcare professionals with a new way to support their patients. NORA’S DREAMS demonstrates that even in extreme circumstances, it is possible to find meaning, create valuable memories, and offer moments of normalcy and happiness to children in palliative care. Through collaboration between healthcare professionals, families, and volunteers, the project redefines what it means to provide compassionate and effective care in this context, highlighting the power of love, hope, and technology to transform lives.