Business case template: XR distraction for children
Need management or an innovation board on board? Here is a ready structure for a business case on XR distraction. Fill in your own numbers, print the page or save it as PDF, and bring it to the meeting.
- Used by the Capital Region of Denmark
- Built in Denmark
- Hosted in the EU
- No installation
- Pilot within 14 days
1. Background and need
- Ward / clinic / department:
- Typical procedures with children (blood tests, cannulation, dental treatment):
- Approx. procedures with children per month:
- How often do we see fear, crying or the need to hold the child?
- What does it cost today (time, extra staff, cancelled or extended procedures)?
2. The solution
NXT/Care is XR distraction in mixed reality: the child wears an XR headset and becomes absorbed in a game or calming experience while still seeing the room, staff and parents.
- No controllers – hand control, one hand free for the procedure.
- Ready in under a minute via a link – no installation, no IT project.
- Built in Denmark and hosted in the EU.
- Wiped with standard surface disinfectant between patients.
- Used by the Capital Region of Denmark.
3. Evidence
Distraction is one of the best-documented non-pharmacological methods for reducing children's pain and anxiety during needle procedures (Cochrane reviews 2006, 2013 and 2018 – the largest with 59 studies and 5,550 children). A 2022 meta-analysis and a 2023 randomised trial examined VR specifically. Sources: nxtcare.eu/en/evidence.
NXT/Care is not a medical device and does not replace clinical judgement or pain management. The experiences are designed around the well-documented effect of distraction.
4. Implementation and pilot
- Number of headsets (do we already have passthrough headsets?):
- Champions on the ward:
- Pilot start: within 14 days of agreement.
- Pilot duration:
- Responsible:
5. Suggested evaluation criteria
- Staff experience of the procedure (e.g. 1–5 scale).
- Child and parent experience (e.g. smiley scale).
- Number of procedures where the headset was offered and used.
- Time per procedure and need for extra hands.
- Number of interrupted or postponed procedures.
- Staff verdict: continue? What should be adjusted?
6. Recommendation and next steps
- It is recommended that:
- Next step: book a demo or request a pilot offer at nxtcare.eu.
Frequently asked questions
Can I adapt the template?
Yes. Print the page or save it as PDF and fill in your own numbers.
Can NXT/Care help with the business case?
Yes. Book a short demo and we will help with facts, evidence and a concrete pilot offer.
See it in practice – in 25 minutes
Book a free demo, or leave your number and we will call you back within 2 hours on weekdays (CET). A pilot can start within 14 days.