The Use of Virtual Reality in Patients with Eating Disorders: Systematic Review

Clus, Damien; Larsen, Mark E.; Lemey, Christophe; Berrouiguet, Sofian

doi:10.2196/jmir.7898

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“…VR makes it possible to present the patients' bodies and to help them build awareness of the distortion of their body image and, subsequently, to confront and correct the distortions, which results in a more realistic body image and decreasing the dissatisfaction with body image (Wiederhold, Riva, & Gutiérrez-Maldonado, 2016). On the basis of research it can be stated that virtual reality is an acceptable and promising tool in therapy of eating disorders (Clus, Larsen, Lemey, & Berrouiguet, 2018).…”

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The use of virtual reality in the work on the perception of one’s own body

Jakubowska

Kaziemierska-Zając

2019

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Thesis. Eating disorders are an increasing contemporary problem, and therapy does not always bring desired effects, which is why it appears necessary to introduce new methods of therapy. Aim. The aim of this paper is to present the benefits provided by virtual reality (VR) in the perception of one’s own body, which can be used in therapy and prevention of eating disorders. Conclusions. Virtual reality can be useful in the case of persons who wish to experience the image of their potential bodies when planning change (diet, exercise), as well as individuals who wish to actualise the image of their bodies after the change. VR can play a role supportive to therapy of eating disorders, focusing on the reduction of adverse eating habits and a change in the perception of the body. The use of VR makes it possible to integrate the actions from both the areas in a safe and interesting environment. Accompanying the techniques which have been employed for years in the therapy of eating disorders, VR presents entirely new opportunities for patients to see and experience their bodies “in a new light” without delay, which does not only allow them to understand themselves, but also to increase their motivation to persevere.

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The use of virtual reality in the work on the perception of one’s own body

Jakubowska

Kaziemierska-Zając

2019

EMET

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“…These studies used a head-mounted display (HMD) through which participants can be immersed in an interactive virtual reality scenario [19]. Through the HMD, the experimenter may provide different sensory input, as well as synchronize participants' movements with the generated virtual feedback (e.g., avatar movements, or reaching virtual objects) [20]. In order to increase the sense of immersion, feedback across different sensory channels is provided, such as, visual, acoustic, and tactile.…”

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“…The growing development of new technologies and the interest in applying them in the field of psychology have led to the development of novel virtual reality (VR) systems for neuro-rehabilitation [18], or the treatment of different mental health disorders [19][20][21][22] with the aim of generating an engaging and realistic virtual world in line with the needs of the person [23]. Applying virtual reality in psychology has one major advantage.…”

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The Benefits of emotion Regulation Interventions in Virtual Reality for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Adults and Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Montana

Matamala-Gomez

Maisto

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JCM

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The impact of emotion regulation interventions on wellbeing has been extensively documented in literature, although only in recent years virtual reality (VR) technologies have been incorporated in the design of such interventions, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. A systematic search, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, was therefore carried out to explore the state of the art in emotion regulation interventions for wellbeing using virtual reality. The literature on this topic was queried, 414 papers were screened, and 11 studies were included, covering adults and older adults. Our findings offer an overview of the current use of VR technologies for the enhancement of emotion regulation (ER) and wellbeing. The results are promising and suggest that VR-based emotion regulation training can facilitate the promotion of wellbeing. An overview of VR-based training interventions is crucial for better understanding how to use these tools in the clinical settings. This review offers a critical debate on the structure of such intervention protocols. It also analyzes and highlights the crucial role played by the selection of the objective and subjective wellbeing assessment measures of said intervention protocols.

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“…In the case of eating disorders, VR uses visual stimuli to control craving for high-calorie foods, and to change the patient's body image [51]. A meta-analysis on the treatment of bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder showed that VR therapy resulted in changes in the individual's body image, increased motivation to change, increased self-esteem, and reduced body image disturbances, binge eating, and purging behavior [52].…”

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The Use of Virtual Reality in Psychiatry: A Review

Kim

2020

J Korean Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry

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With the advancement in modern information technology, virtual reality (VR) is being increasingly used for the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental disorders. Recently, a VR-based cognitive behavioral therapy for social phobia has been recognized as a new medical technology in South Korea. This might lead to an increase in the use of VR in the field of psychiatry. The present review provides an overview of the status of VR therapies in various psychiatric conditions such as anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, addiction, and eating disorder. Besides, it summarizes the role of VR therapy in the management of disorders associated with child and adolescence psychiatry as well as various other clinical applications. Additionally, we discuss the merits and limitations of VR therapy, which might serve as a useful reference for researchers. In the current environment wherein novel medical models consisting of a combination of digital devices and medicine are being developed; understanding new technologies such as VR could open new doors to mental health treatments.

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The Use of Virtual Reality in Patients with Eating Disorders: Systematic Review

Cited by 126 publications

References 54 publications

The use of virtual reality in the work on the perception of one’s own body

The use of virtual reality in the work on the perception of one’s own body

The Benefits of emotion Regulation Interventions in Virtual Reality for the Improvement of Wellbeing in Adults and Older Adults: A Systematic Review

The Use of Virtual Reality in Psychiatry: A Review

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