Virtual Reality Relaxation for Stress in Young Adults: A Remotely Delivered Pilot Study in Participants’ Homes
Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Март 28, 2024
Abstract
High
stress
levels
experienced
by
young
adults
were
exacerbated
COVID-19
and
traditional
management
techniques
can
be
challenging.
Virtual
reality
(VR)
relaxation
appears
promising
is
accessible
remotely;
however,
research
on
limited,
especially
in
naturalistic
settings.
This
remotely
delivered
controlled
mixed-methods
study
investigated
feasibility
acceptability
of
VR
for
(
N
=
23,
mean
age
22.96)
at
home
during
the
pandemic.
participants
11)
asked
to
complete
daily
sessions
(scenes
virtual
beaches,
mountains,
sea,
more)
a
14-day
intervention
period,
alongside
visual
analogue
scales
(VAS)
psychological
well-being
pre-
post-VR
sessions.
Post-intervention,
completed
semi-structured
interviews.
Control
12)
received
no
intervention.
Both
groups
outcome
measures
post-intervention
periods
evaluate
remote
data
collection.
VAS
results
indicated
VR,
with
significant
short-term
increases
relaxation,
happiness,
connectedness
nature,
decreases
stress,
anxiety,
sadness
within
participants.
usage
100%
completion
Qualitative
findings
suggest
found
relaxing,
but
interest
diminished
over
time
technical
issues
hindered
user
experience.
suggests
more
informal,
less
prescriptive
frequency
use
may
appealing
adults,
although
adherence
relate
issues.
Greater
interactivity
assistance
could
increase
engagement.
Future
should
investigate
optimal
use,
longer-term
impact,
larger
sample.
Язык: Английский
The Metaverse as a Therapeutic Space: Opportunities for Public Health Benefits and Clinician-Industry Partnerships
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 4
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2024
Given
increased
global
stressors,
novel
interventions
are
needed
to
improve
psychological
wellbeing.
The
public
increasingly
interested
in
wellbeing,
self-care,
and
general
health;
the
wellness
industry
is
rapidly
growing
online.
This
article
highlights
health
wellbeing
benefits
of
virtual
reality
immersive
experiences.
It
argues
that
their
future
development
within
metaverse
should
involve
partnership
with
mental
professionals,
especially
those
experience
therapeutic
reality-based
therapies.
input
can
ensure
appropriate
regulation;
address
potential
ethical
issues,
including
risk
harm;
maximise
benefits,
such
as
stress
reduction.
Such
applications
theory
have
a
place
happiness,
enjoyment,
relaxation,
rather
than
one
susceptible
toxic
online
experiences;
this
between
clinicians
likely
increase
make
more
space.
Язык: Английский
Multi-Session Virtual Reality Relaxation for Mental Health Staff: A Feasibility and Acceptability Study
Mental Health & Prevention,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 200408 - 200408
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Theoretical Perspectives on Virtual Reality in HR
Emerald Publishing Limited eBooks,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 3 - 43
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2025
Язык: Английский
Virtual Reality Relaxation for Mental Health Service Users with Complex Care Needs: a Pilot Study in Residential Care Homes and Supported Accommodation
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2024
Abstract
Virtual
reality
(VR)
relaxation
is
a
promising,
novel
intervention
for
service
users
with
range
of
mental
health
conditions
and
has
potential
wellbeing
benefits
such
as
promoting
reducing
stress
anxiety.
Less
known
about
the
implementation
VR
in
complex
care
services.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
single
session
residential
homes
supported
accommodation,
who
were
by
South
London
community
team.
Participants
could
explore
relaxing,
natural
environments
VR.
Pre-
post-VR
visual
analogue
scales
mood,
immersiveness,
helpfulness,
narrative
feedback
clinician
reflections
recorded.
(N
=
20)
had
psychotic
disorders
other
serious
conditions.
Post-VR,
there
significant
increases
(large
effect),
happiness
connectedness
nature
(both
medium
effects),
decreases
anxiety
sadness
effects).
Stress
was
low
at
baseline
no
effect
post-VR.
Helpfulness
immersion
scores
high
>
8).
reported
very
exciting,
uplifting
enthusiastic
engaging
more
further
psychological
interventions,
including
therapy
digital
interventions.
finding
facilitator
helpful.
Technical
issues
minor
resolved
facilitator.
Findings
indicate
scope
widen
access
within
More
facilitators
offer
multiple
sessions
larger,
diverse
groups
users.
Future
research
robust
methodologies
needed
test
effectiveness
longer-term
impact.
Язык: Английский
Technology-enhanced psychological assessment and treatment of distressing auditory hallucinations: a systematic review
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
1(2), С. 118 - 140
Опубликована: Июнь 22, 2024
Purpose
Auditory
hallucinations
(“hearing
voices”)
are
a
relatively
common
experience,
which
is
often
highly
distressing
and
debilitating.
As
mental
health
services
under
increasing
pressures,
have
witnessed
transformative
shift
with
the
integration
of
technology
into
psychological
care.
This
study
aims
to
narratively
synthesise
evidence
technology-enhanced
assessment
treatment
voices
(PROSPERO
393831).
Design/methodology/approach
review
was
carried
out
according
preferred
reporting
items
for
systematic
reviews
meta-analyses.
Embase,
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO
Web
Science
were
searched
until
30th
May
2023.
The
Effective
Public
Health
Practice
Project
(EPHPP)
tool
assessed
methodological
quality
studies.
Findings
Searching
identified
9,254
titles.
Fourteen
studies
(two
studies,
twelve
published
2010–2022,
n
=
1,578)
included
in
review.
Most
conducted
UK,
USA
or
Canada.
Technologies
avatar
therapy,
mobile
apps,
virtual
reality,
computerised
Web-based
programme
mobile-assisted
treatment.
Overall,
assessments
treatments
appear
feasible,
acceptable
effective,
therapy
most
used
intervention.
EPHPP
ratings
“strong”
(
8),
“moderate”
5)
“weak”
1).
Originality/value
To
best
authors’
knowledge,
this
first
investigate
these
technologies,
specifically
voices.
Despite
small
number
findings
offer
promising
clinical
benefits
technologies
enhancing
care
individuals
More
high-quality
research
on
wider
range
warranted.
Язык: Английский
Implementing a virtual reality-based intervention to support the wellbeing of mental health staff in the workplace: A mixed-methods pilot study
Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024
Mental
health
staff
experience
high
stress
levels.
Novel
workplace
stress-management
interventions
are
needed.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
a
virtual
reality
(VR)-based
support
intervention.
Participants
(N
=
43)
were
wide
range
of
multidisciplinary
mental
from
outpatient
and
inpatient
services
at
the
South
London
&
Maudsley
NHS
Foundation
Trust.
received
single
VR
session,
including
art,
nature
walks,
meditations.
Pre-
post-VR
visual
analogue
scales
qualitative
feedback
collected.
Post-VR,
there
significant
increases
in
positive
wellbeing
happiness,
decreases
anxiety
(all
large
effects).
Mean
scores
for
helpfulness,
ease
use,
immersion
high.
Almost
all
participants
reported
was
positive,
enjoyable,
immersive
that
made
them
feel
more
relaxed
provided
escapism
work-related
stress.
enthusiastic
about
increasing
access
A
small
minority
highlighted
implementation
issues,
headset
comfort
difficulty
adjusting
psychologically
VR.
Findings
indicate
intervention
feasible
acceptable
workplace.
Future
studies
could
employ
robust
methodologies
investigate
facilitator
roles,
user
experience,
greater
input
development,
adapted
methods
delivery.
Язык: Английский