“Our assessment demonstrates that VR is an effective non- pharmacological adjunct or alternative modality for improving pain management and reducing anxiety in Veteran populations across various age ranges, and levels of acuity and chronicity. This assessment also found VR to be a beneficial distraction from pain, a pleasurable experience, and one that opens the door to utilization of other non-pharmacological modalities. VR as an adjunct or alternative modality has the potential to offer a clinically efficacious, noninvasive intervention for pain management and anxiety with few to no side effects.”