Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 BackgroundVirtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has the potential to solve logistic challenges when treating specific phobias. However, VRET has yet to see a large-scale implementation in clinical settings despite positive findings in treatment trials.
Stian Solem
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Exploring Predictors of Counselors’ Acceptance of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy With Resistance and Job Contexts as Moderators: Cross-Sectional Mixed Methods Study [PDF]
Journal of Medical Internet ResearchBackgroundExposure therapy effectively treats anxiety disorders but faces implementation barriers, including cost, time constraints, and reluctance from therapists and clients.
Myungsung Kim +5 more
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The efficacy of home-based virtual reality exposure therapy as an add-on to behavioral therapy for children with selective mutism: Protocol for a single-case experimental design [PDF]
Contemporary Clinical Trials CommunicationsBackground: Selective Mutism (SM) is a rare childhood anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to speak in specific social situations, despite speaking freely in others.
Wendy van Vlerken +8 more
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Artificial intelligence (AI) for virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET): A systematic review [PDF]
Translational PsychiatryObjective This systematic review maps what is known about using artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) to better meet the needs of patients and therapists.
Kamilla Bergsnev +1 more
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User Experience and Socioemotional Evaluation of Virtual Therapist Character Types in a Simulated Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy: Quantitative Study [PDF]
JMIR XR and Spatial ComputingBackgroundVirtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) has emerged as an effective treatment for individuals with specific phobias, particularly for those unable to access traditional exposure therapy.
Michelle Celina Hallmann +4 more
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Efficacy of virtual reality-based exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryThis systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) for treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in military veterans.
Reema Ghazi Felemban +12 more
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Using iVR to deliver optimal psychotherapy experience—current perspectives on VRET for acrophobia
Frontiers in PsychologyImmersive Virtual Reality (iVR) presents a promising avenue for treating acrophobia through Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET). This paper explores the current state of VRET for acrophobia, identifying significant technological and practical ...
Vojtěch Juřík
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Blended Mobile-Based Interventions With Integrated Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders: Thematic Analysis of Patient Perspectives [PDF]
JMIR Human FactorsBackgroundGuided mobile-based interventions may mitigate symptoms of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, or social anxiety disorder.
Jari Planert +7 more
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Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 2023 Objective: Public Speaking Anxiety is highly prevalent among adolescents. However, few interventions have been developed specifically for this group. This four-armed randomized trial addressed the following research questions regarding interventions for ...
Smiti Kahlon +3 more
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Frontiers in Digital Health, 2022 Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) has been shown to be an effective technique for reducing social anxiety. People who stutter are at greater risk of developing heightened social anxiety.
Ian Chard, Nejra van Zalk
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