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Managing pain effectively and mitigating social isolation in this population is crucial. Traditional opioid treatments, while common, pose risks such as addiction, delirium, and constipation, leading to extended hospital stays and increased costs. Social isolation is another common problem faced by this population that can also exacerbate pain. Nonpharmacological interventions are thus highly recommended.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This pilot study explores the feasibility and acceptability of employing social virtual reality (SVR) as a novel, nonpharmacological approach to address both pain and social isolation among older adult trauma patients.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study employs a two-phase design to evaluate SVR's potential. This article describes Phase 1, which employed a user-centered, iterative design approach to enhance SVR's feasibility, acceptability, and usability in the target population. We presented existing versions of SVR applications using three platforms, VTimeXR, Spatial, and Engage, to 10 hospitalized older adult trauma patients and used in-depth interviews to gain patient feedback. We made iterative refinements based on this feedback.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We present the results of Phase 1, which employed a user-centered, iterative design approach to develop a test environment for use in the second phase of the study. Participants who completed the study indicated environments could serve as effective distractions, facilitate social interaction, and evoke calming emotions. 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