A Feasibility Test of a Brief Mobile Virtual Reality Meditation for Frontline Healthcare Workers in a Hospital Setting

Tarrant, Jeff; Jackson, Ray; Viczko, Jeremy

doi:10.3389/frvir.2022.764745

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“…This specific emotional improvement was reported by Crescentini et al [ 47 ]; Tarrant et al [ 46 ]; Kaplan-Rakowski et al [ 43 ], using both nature-based VR scenarios as well as MOM training in train stations. The effect could extend to other negative mood states such as Anger, Depression, and Tension, as suggested by Tarrant et al [ 41 ]. However, this kind of psychological benefit may be dependent upon a general state of relaxation and lower fatigue induced by experiencing very pleasant virtual scenarios, as suggested by Waller et al [ 42 ].…”

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“…The previous system, Oculus Rift DK2, which updated the DK1, guarantees high performance with a resolution of 960x1080 per eye, a refresh rate of 75 Hz, and 100° of FOV. In contrast, the Oculus Go VR headset [ 41 , 43 ] is a standalone immersive VR system. It has a fluid display (60–72 Hz) with minor FOV to 101°, and a resolution of 1280x1440.…”

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Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Failla

Marino

Bernardelli³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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Mindfulness is one of the most popular psychotherapeutic techniques that help to promote good mental and physical health. Combining mindfulness with immersive virtual reality (VR) has been proven to be especially effective for a wide range of mood disorders for which traditional mindfulness has proven valuable. However, the vast majority of immersive VR-enhanced mindfulness applications have focused on clinical settings, with little evidence on healthy subjects. This narrative review evaluates the real effectiveness of state-of-the-art mindfulness interventions mediated by VR systems in influencing mood and physiological status in non-clinical populations. Only studies with an RCT study design were considered. We conclude that most studies were characterized by one single meditation experience, which seemed sufficient to induce a significant reduction in negative mood states (anxiety, anger, depression, tension) combined with increased mindfulness skills. However, physiological correlates of mindfulness practices have scarcely been investigated. The application of VR-enhanced mindfulness-based interventions in non-clinical populations is in its infancy since most studies have several limitations, such as the poor employment of the RCT study design, the lack of physiological measurements (i.e., heart rate variability), as well as the high heterogeneity in demographical data, technological devices, and VR procedures. We thus concluded that before applying mindfulness interventions mediated by VR in clinical populations, more robust and reliable methodological procedures need to be defined.

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Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Failla

Marino

Bernardelli³

et al. 2022

Healthcare

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“…In several studies, it was found that participants in this type of intervention increased positive mood, acceptance of negative emotions and in general could perceive events with resilience (Balconi et al, 2018;Crivelli et al, 2019) Other findings showed that the use of neurofeedback, can reduce cognitive effort and mental fatigue, factors that have a significant impact on human's capacity to voluntarily apply self-control strategies (Millstine et al, 2019). In addition, subjects tended to have an increased sense of agency, which in turn implies a better ability to control volitional actions (Jeannerod, 2003;Rolbiecki et al, 2022;Tarrant et al, 2022).…”

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“…Results indicated that BCI virtual reality mindfulness helped subjects to better regulate anxiety and mood. Tarrant et al (2022) compared a virtual reality plus neurofeedback mindfulness training intervention with a standard guided audio-only meditation in improving emotional regulation skills. One hundred participants were divided into the experimental and the control group.…”

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Brain-computer interfaces in digital mindfulness training for metacognitive, emotional and attention regulation skills: a literature review

Mitsea

Drigas²,

Skianis³

2023

RSD

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Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are specialized systems that allow users to control computer applications using their brain waves. With the arrival of consumer-grade electroencephalography (EEG) equipment, brain-controlled systems began to find fertile ground in mental training. One particular area that is gradually gaining attention is that of mindfulness training. In this paper, the results of a literature review of BCI-assisted mindfulness training using BCI’s are presented. The specific aim is to review the effects of BCIs embedded in mindfulness interventions on training metacognitive, emotional, and attention regulation skills. Papers published the last 10 years were reviewed. The results showed that the use of BCIs provides subjects the unique opportunity to self-regulate mental and emotional functions using the feedback derived from their own brain activity. Subjects were found to raise better awareness about the ways non-conscious operations influence mental and emotional states. It was observed that subjects by learning to deal with the neurofeedback within immersive worlds or with the aid of mobile devices can better develop awareness and self-regulation skills including inhibition and flexibility. Learning environments have been undergoing rapid change driven by the evolution and availability of digital technologies. In that vein, BCIs combined with mobiles and immersive technologies could support mindfulness as an innovative practice for cognitive, emotional, and metacognitive development. This study aims to contribute to the debate about the use of BCI-assisted mindfulness practices as proactive methods and training strategies for various target groups such as students, teachers, and workers to achieve well-being and peak performance.

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“…VR mediation has been shown to be useful in calming healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual reality plus neurofeedback (VR + NF) meditation was shown to decrease the user’s anger, tension, depression, vigor, fatigue, and confusion [ 51 ]. Navarro-Haro et al experienced an immersive VR mediation simulation and reported an increase in mindfulness and a reduction in negative emotional stress [ 52 ].…”

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How Virtual Reality Technology Has Changed Our Lives: An Overview of the Current and Potential Applications and Limitations

Hamad

Jia

2022

IJERPH

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Despite virtual reality (VR) being initially marketed toward gaming, there are many potential and existing VR applications in various sectors and fields, including education, training, simulations, and even in exercise and healthcare. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of general understanding of the strengths and limitations of VR as a technology in various application domains. Therefore, the aim of this literature review is to contribute to the library of literature concerning VR technology, its applications in everyday use, and some of its existing drawbacks. Key VR applications were discussed in terms of how they are currently utilized or can be utilized in the future, spanning fields such as medicine, engineering, education, and entertainment. The main benefits of VR are expressed through the text, followed by a discussion of some of the main limitations of current VR technologies and how they can be mitigated or improved. Overall, this literature review shows how virtual reality technology has the potential to be a greatly beneficial tool in a multitude of applications and a wide variety of fields. VR as a technology is still in its early stages, but more people are becoming interested in it and are optimistic about seeing what kind of changes VR can make in their everyday lives. With how rapidly modern society has adapted to personal computers and smartphones, VR has the opportunity to become the next big technological turning point that will eventually become commonplace in most households.

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A Feasibility Test of a Brief Mobile Virtual Reality Meditation for Frontline Healthcare Workers in a Hospital Setting

Cited by 12 publications

References 75 publications

Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Mediating Mindfulness-Based Interventions with Virtual Reality in Non-Clinical Populations: The State-of-the-Art

Brain-computer interfaces in digital mindfulness training for metacognitive, emotional and attention regulation skills: a literature review

How Virtual Reality Technology Has Changed Our Lives: An Overview of the Current and Potential Applications and Limitations

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