Virtual reality relaxation for people with mental health conditions: a systematic review

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 58(7), С. 989 - 1007

Опубликована: Янв. 20, 2023

Vulnerability to stress is linked poor mental health. Stress management interventions for people with health conditions are numerous but they difficult implement and have limited effectiveness in this population. Virtual reality (VR) relaxation an innovative intervention that aims reduce stress. This review aimed synthesize evidence of VR (PROSPERO 269405).Embase, Medline, PsycInfo, Web Science were searched until 17th September 2021. The was carried out according Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses. Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool assessed methodological quality studies.Searching identified 4550 studies. Eighteen studies (N = 848) included the review. Studies published between 2008 Eleven conducted Europe. Thirteen controlled trials. Participants mostly working-age adult outpatients experiencing anxiety or stress-related conditions. Other eating disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis. Five tested inpatients. All used a range nature-based virtual environments, such as forests, islands, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, most commonly, beaches promote relaxation. provided feasibility, acceptability, short-term increase EPHPP ratings 'strong' 11), 'moderate' 4), 'weak' 3).VR has potential low-intensity adults conditions, especially problems. Further research warranted on promising intervention.

Язык: Английский

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Virtual Reality for the Rehabilitation of Acquired Cognitive Disorders: A Narrative Review

Bioengineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(1), С. 35 - 35

Опубликована: Дек. 28, 2023

This review article explores the use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology in cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with neurological conditions, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases. The introduction highlights challenges posed by impairments limitations traditional methods. VR is presented a transformative tool that immerses interactive environments, offering promising opportunities enhancing functions improving quality life. covers foundational principles VR, its applications across different clinical conditions domains, evaluates empirical evidence supporting efficacy. It also discusses advantages, limitations, challenges, ethical considerations rehabilitation. concludes exploring future developments, including advancements technology, integration Augmented (AR) artificial intelligence (AI), importance standardized assessment tools objective evaluation outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Virtual reality environments for stress reduction and management: a scoping review

Virtual Reality, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2024

Abstract Virtual reality, a cutting-edge innovation in the realm of digital experiences, though more frequently employed for entertainment and education, can also serve as tool immersing users therapeutic settings that promote relaxation mindfulness. An increasing number research attempts investigate its usability impact on stress evaluation, management reduction. This scoping review aims to depict current role virtual reality reduction identify common methods practice, technology patterns well gaps. Results emerging interest domain VR-based systems. The developed systems included this were basically addressed general public (59%) daily life utilizing commercial VR headset often combined with supportive sensors. Guided imagery emerged most implemented method, but it is noteworthy almost all studies implicitly used method. According analysis, performed evaluation proposed system including both subjective objective measurements provide evidence efficiency actual levels. Finally, validation methodologies attempt point out potential direction providing an efficient solution alleviation burdens. Even numerous report usefulness regarding reduction, several challenges still need be addressed, mainly because difficult definition, detection stress. approach integrating existing knowledge signals act biomarkers qualitative could open new pathways toward development impactful

Язык: Английский

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A systematic review of wearable biosensor usage in immersive virtual reality experiences

Virtual Reality, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28(2)

Опубликована: Март 8, 2024

Abstract Wearable biosensors are increasingly incorporated in immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) applications. A trend that is attributed to the availability of better quality, less costly, and easier-to-use devices. However, consensus yet emerge over most optimal combinations. In this review, aim clarify best examples biosensor usage combination with iVR The high number papers review (560) were classified into following seven fields application: psychology, medicine, sports, education, ergonomics, military, tourism marketing. use each type wearable Head-Mounted Display was analyzed for field application. Then, development application according its goals, user interaction levels, possibility adapting environment feedback. Finally, evaluation experience studied, considering such issues as sample size, presence a control group, post-assessment routines. working method through which common solutions, practices, promising trends biofeedback-based applications identified Besides, guidelines oriented towards good practice proposed future biofeedback results suggest within environments need be standardized some application, especially when adaptation real-time biosignals improve performance.

Язык: Английский

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Deep Learning-Enhanced Motor Training: A Hybrid VR and Exoskeleton System for Cognitive–Motor Rehabilitation

Bioengineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(4), С. 331 - 331

Опубликована: Март 22, 2025

This research explored the integration of real-time machine learning classification motor imagery data with a brain–machine interface, leveraging prefabricated exoskeletons and an EEG headset integrated virtual reality (VR). By combining these technologies, study aimed to develop practical scalable therapeutic applications for rehabilitation daily training. The project showcased optimized system designed assess train cognitive–motor functions in elderly individuals. Key innovations included acquisition protocol framework deep wavelet packet transform feature extraction. Comparative analyses were conducted traditional models such as Support Vector Machines (SVMs), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks. performance was further enhanced through random hyperparameter search, optimizing extraction parameters achieve high accuracy (89.23%). A novel VR fishing game developed dynamically respond outputs, enabling interactive tasks coordination upper limb exoskeleton arms. While clinical testing is ongoing, demonstrates potential increasing ERD/ERS polarization rates alpha beta waves among users after several weeks approach offers tangible step forward creating effective, user-friendly solutions function rehabilitation.

Язык: Английский

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Machine learning methods for the study of cybersickness: a systematic review

Brain Informatics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 9(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2022

Abstract This systematic review offers a world-first critical analysis of machine learning methods and systems, along with future directions for the study cybersickness induced by virtual reality (VR). VR is becoming increasingly popular an important part current advances in human training, therapies, entertainment, access to metaverse. Usage this technology limited cybersickness, common debilitating condition experienced upon immersion. Cybersickness accompanied mix symptoms including nausea, dizziness, fatigue oculomotor disturbances. Machine can be used identify step towards overcoming these physiological limitations. Practical implementation possible optimised data collection from wearable devices appropriate algorithms that incorporate advanced approaches. The present focuses on 26 selected studies. These concern biometric neuro-physiological signals obtained automatic identification cybersickness. methods, processing architecture, as well suggestions exploration detection prediction are explored. A wide range immersion environments, participant activity, features architectures were identified. Although models have been developed, literature still lacks model first-instance events. Future research pointed goal-oriented selection labelling, use brain-inspired spiking neural network achieve better accuracy understanding complex spatio-temporal brain processes related

Язык: Английский

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Relaxing effects of virtual environments on the autonomic nervous system indicated by heart rate variability: A systematic review

Journal of Environmental Psychology, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 88, С. 102035 - 102035

Опубликована: Май 16, 2023

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Virtual Reality in Supporting Daily Spiritual Practices Among Muslim Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis Treatment: A Fuzzy Delphi Study

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 20, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim This study explores' perceptions and expectations of experts regarding the role VR in supporting daily spirituality practices among Muslim patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment. Methods Design The Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) is utilised to gather insights from a panel nephrology, psychology, Islamic studies, technology. A total 11 was selected based on their expertise experience relevant domains ensure credibility validity findings. Results Key themes emerging include VR's potential create immersive meaningful spiritual experiences, alleviate psychological distress, enhance coping mechanisms. Factors concerning accessibility, cultural sensitivity, integration into clinical settings are also highlighted as important considerations. Conclusion explores how technology can aid routines. It underscores significance holistic healthcare methods addressing patients' needs. Future research should aim develop VR‐based therapies tailored for these while considering practical ethical challenges medical settings. Implications Profession and/or Patient Care findings this have significant implications designing implementing interventions Developing content that culturally sensitive aligned with crucial its acceptance effectiveness. Integrating raises pragmatic or Public Contribution No patient public contributions were made study.

Язык: Английский

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The Advances of Immersive Virtual Reality Interventions for the Enhancement of Stress Management and Relaxation among Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review

Applied Sciences, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(14), С. 7309 - 7309

Опубликована: Июль 20, 2022

The rapid changes in human contacts due to the COVID-19 crisis have not only posed a huge burden on population’s health but may also increased demand for evidence-based psychological programs delivered through digital technology. A systematic review, following “Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)” guidelines, was therefore conducted explore advances stress management interventions utilizing VR suggest up-to-date directions future practice. relevant literature screened search resulted 22,312 records, of which 16 studies were considered analysis. Methodological Index Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) employed assess quality included studies. results that VR-based can facilitate positive subjective levels stress-related biomarkers. However, special attention should be paid development rigorous protocols embrace natural elements concepts deriving from traditional treatment approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. Overall, this review aims empower researchers grasp opportunity pandemic generated utilize technologies strengthening individuals’ mental health. Future projects need conduct large-scale evaluate their effectiveness compared other interventions.

Язык: Английский

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Psychological Effects of Green Experiences in a Virtual Environment: A Systematic Review

Forests, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13(10), С. 1625 - 1625

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2022

As mental health issues increase worldwide, nature-based experiences are being recognized as alternative treatments for improving and well-being. Increasing urbanization precludes many people from accessing green spaces owing to time or physical limitations. Therefore, opportunities connect with nature through virtual technology is encouraged. We conducted a systematic review of studies on the psychological effects experiencing using technology. searched academic databases PubMed, Web Science, Scopus relevant assessed their quality Cochrane’s RoB 2 ROBINS-I tools. Twenty-one were included outcomes negatively synthesized by intervention characteristics (duration, observation position landscape, interaction, environment description, sensory type). Psychological classified into emotional recovery, cognitive stress reduction, other indicators. Emotional recovery was most consistently presented, natural contact alleviated negative emotions more than it elicited positive emotions. Additionally, interventions lasting 10 min showed consistent those less min. Moreover, an open field view led significant in-forest recovery. Despite some limitations, our findings will contribute development forest improve human

Язык: Английский

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