Virtual Reality for the Induction of Positive Emotions in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study over Acceptability, Satisfaction, and the Effect of Virtual Reality on Mood

Herrero, Rocío; García‐Palacios, Azucena; Castilla, Diana; Molinari, Guadalupe; Botella, Cristina

doi:10.1089/cyber.2014.0052

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“…These results support other studies using VR-MIP (Baños et al, 2004a;2004b;2008;Baños et al, 2013;Herrero et al, 2014;Riva et al, 2007), and they confirm the data obtained in the previous pilot study using the "House of Relaxation" (Serrano et al, 2013), where positive moods increased while negative moods decreased. The results suggest that it is possible to induce different emotions in a controlled way using VR-MIP.…”

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“…Furthermore, the VR-MIP was also capable of generating high levels of sense of presence in participants. These results agree with previous studies that point out the utility of VR-MIP for inducing several emotions and moods (Baños et al, 2004a;2004b;2008;Baños et al, 2013;Herrero et al, 2014;Riva et al, 2007). These VR-MIP could have different applications, for example, as a tool for researching consumer behaviors (Serrano et al, 2013), in studies on emotional and experiential marketing, in designing products and services focused on users, or in museums or amusement parks (generating positive emotional experiences).…”

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“…In addition, VR-MIP could be a component of psychological treatments for different emotional problems (Aiken & Berry, 2015;Baños et al, 2009;Baños et al, 2013;Beck et al, 1996;Carlin et al, 1997;Gross & Levenson, 1995;Herrero et al, 2014).…”

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“…Results showed an improvement in joy and relaxation after using the VR-MIP. Another recent study (Herrero, García-Palacios, Castilla, Molinari, & Botella, 2014) evaluated the efficacy of using a VR-MIP (in a group session) to induce positive emotions in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome as a component of their psychological treatment. Results showed significant increases in positive emotions (joy, surprise, calmness, and vigor), as well as in motivation and self-efficacy.…”

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Virtual reality and stimulation of touch and smell for inducing relaxation: A randomized controlled trial

Serrano

Baños

Botella

2016

Computers in Human Behavior

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The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of a mood-induction procedure in a Virtual Reality (VR-MIP) environment for inducing relaxation and generating sense of presence, and to test whether the stimulation of the senses of touch and smell improves the efficacy of this VR-MIP. A controlled study was carried out with four experimental conditions. All of them included the VR-MIP to induce relaxation, but varying the senses stimulated. The sample consisted of 136 participants randomly assigned to one of the four experimental conditions. Emotions and sense of presence were evaluated. The results showed statistical differences before and after mood-induction and a high sense of presence in all groups. However, no statistical differences were found among the four groups on emotions and sense of presence. The results showed that the VR-MIP was effective; however, the stimulation of the senses of touch and smell did not show significate improve of the mood-induction or the sense of presence. It was identified a trend in favor of the groups where the sense of touch was stimulated, they seemed more relaxed and the sense of presence was higher. We hypothesized that the stimulation of sense of touch, could improve the efficacy when using VR-MIP because it provides more sensory information.

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Virtual reality and stimulation of touch and smell for inducing relaxation: A randomized controlled trial

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Botella

2016

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“…This therapeutic modality has been used in older adults to improve fear of falling and balance during quiet standing under eyes open and eyes closed conditions (Gschwind et al, 2015; Van Diest et al, 2016) Exergames may be a motivating and enjoyable alternative form of rehabilitation (Burke et al, 2009; Herrero et al, 2014; Mortensen et al, 2015). However, to the best of our knowledge, no randomized controlled trial has examined the effects of exergames on patients with FM.…”

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Exergames for women with fibromyalgia: a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects on mobility skills, balance and fear of falling

Collado-Mateo

Domínguez‐Muñoz

Adsuar

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BackgroundExergames are a new form of rehabilitation that combine the characteristics of physical exercise and the benefits of non-immersive virtual reality (VR). Effects of this novel therapy in women fibromyalgia are still unknown. The objective was to evaluate the effects of exergame-based intervention on mobility skills, balance and fear of falling in women with fibromyalgia.MethodsThis study was a randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation. Seventy-six women with fibromyalgia were divided into two groups: the exercise group received an eight week intervention based on exergames, while the control group continued their usual activities. Mobility skills were evaluated using the timed up and go test, while balance was assessed using the functional reach test, and the CTSIB protocol. Fear of falling was evaluated on a scale of 0–100 (0, no fear; 100, extreme fear). Measurements were performed before and after the intervention. A repeated-measures linear mixed model was used to compare the effects of the intervention between the two groups.ResultsThe exercise group was significantly quicker than the control group in the timed up and go test (MD, −0.71; 95% CI [−1.09–0.32]; p < 0.001). There were also significant improvements in functional reach and a reduced fear of falling (MD, 4.34; 95% CI [1.39–7.30]; p = 0.005 and MD, −9.85; 95% CI [−0.19–−0.08]; p = 0.048, respectively).DiscussionThe improved TUG observed herein was better than the smallest real difference. Based on the results on mobility skills, balance and fear of falling, exergames may be an effective tool as a therapy for women with fibromyalgia.

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Virtual reality for the enhancement of emotion regulation

Colombo

Díaz-García

Fernández‐Álvarez

et al. 2021

Clin Psychology and Psychoth

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In recent decades, a growing body of literature has focused on emotion regulation (ER), which refers to the ability to implement strategies in order to modulate emotional responses and reach desirable goals. To date, impaired ER (i.e., emotion dysregulation) has been identified as a transdiagnostic factor across a wide range of psychopathological conditions, which shows the importance of improving patients' ability to regulate negative and positive emotions in clinical practice. In addition to the increasing evidence showing its efficacy in the treatment of several clinical conditions, virtual reality (VR) has recently emerged as a potentially powerful tool for enhancing ER, thus breaking new ground in the development of cutting-edge transdiagnostic interventions. In the present narrative review, we will provide an overview of the existing evidence about VR-based interventions in the field of ER, emphasizing the promising findings and the barriers that still have to be addressed. To this aim, the available VR-based literature will be analysed in relation to four categories of ER strategies: situational strategies, attentional strategies, cognitive strategies, and response modulation strategies. Furthermore, new emerging fields of research targeting innovative aspects of ER will be highlighted, including the use of VR to promote positive emotions and interpersonal ER skills. Besides, its cost-effectiveness will be discussed, taking into account the costs for both developers (e.g., clinicians and researchers) and end-users. Finally, future directions in this promising field of research will be outlined.

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Virtual Reality for the Induction of Positive Emotions in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study over Acceptability, Satisfaction, and the Effect of Virtual Reality on Mood

Cited by 87 publications

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Virtual reality and stimulation of touch and smell for inducing relaxation: A randomized controlled trial

Virtual reality and stimulation of touch and smell for inducing relaxation: A randomized controlled trial

Exergames for women with fibromyalgia: a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effects on mobility skills, balance and fear of falling

Virtual reality for the enhancement of emotion regulation

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