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Erschienen in: Current Psychiatry Reports 7/2017

01.07.2017 | Anxiety Disorders (A Pelissolo, Section Editor)

Recent Progress in Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Phobias: A Systematic Review

verfasst von: Cristina Botella, Javier Fernández-Álvarez, Verónica Guillén, Azucena García-Palacios, Rosa Baños

Erschienen in: Current Psychiatry Reports | Ausgabe 7/2017

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Abstract

This review is designed to systematically examine the available evidence about virtual reality exposure therapy’s (VRET) efficacy for phobias, critically describe some of the most important challenges in the field and discuss possible directions. Evidence reveals that virtual reality (VR) is an effective treatment for phobias and useful for studying specific issues, such as pharmacological compounds and behavioral manipulations, that can enhance treatment outcomes. In addition, some variables, such as sense of presence in virtual environments, have a significant influence on outcomes, but further research is needed to better understand their role in therapeutic outcomes. We conclude that VR is a useful tool to improve exposure therapy and it can be a good option to analyze the processes and mechanisms involved in exposure therapy and the ways this strategy can be enhanced. In the coming years, there will be a significant expansion of VR in routine practice in clinical contexts.
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Metadaten
Titel
Recent Progress in Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Phobias: A Systematic Review
verfasst von
Cristina Botella
Javier Fernández-Álvarez
Verónica Guillén
Azucena García-Palacios
Rosa Baños
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Psychiatry Reports / Ausgabe 7/2017
Print ISSN: 1523-3812
Elektronische ISSN: 1535-1645
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-017-0788-4

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