Browsing PSB_Articles by Keyword "Virtual reality"
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A positive psychological intervention using virtual reality for patients with advanced cancer in a hospital setting: a pilot study to assess feasibility
Springer (2013-01)Purpose This study presents data on the feasibility and possible benefits of a psychological intervention that uses virtual reality to induce positive emotions on adult hospitalized patients with metastatic cancer. The ... -
A virtual reality system for the treatment of stress-related disorders: A preliminary analysis of efficacy compared to a standard cognitive behavioral program
Elsevier (2011)This paper presents preliminary efficacy data in a controlled study of the use of a virtual reality (VR) system for treating stress-related disorders (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD; Pathological Grief, or PG; and ... -
Acceptability and Satisfaction of an ICT-based Training for University Teachers
International Forum of Educational Technology and Society (2015)E-learning can be defined as learning facilitated and supported through the use of ICTs. ICTs can increase students’ motivation, accelerate the knowledge process and facilitate the information access. The aim of this paper ... -
An e-health platform for the elderly population: the butler system
Elsevier (2011-01)The Butler system is an e-health platform designed to improve the elderly population’s quality of life. The Butler system has three applications diagnostic, therapeutic and playful. The objective of this work is to present ... -
An Internet-based treatment for flying phobia (NO-FEAR Airlines): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BioMed Central (2016)Background: Flying phobia (FP) is a common and disabling mental disorder. Although in vivo exposure is the treatment of choice, it is linked to a number of limitations in its implementation. Particularly important, is ... -
Avances en el tratamiento psicológico de la fibromialgia: realidad virtual para la inducción de emociones positivas y la promoción de la activación comportamental. Un estudio piloto
Fundación AIGLE (2013-08)La fibromialgia es un síndrome complejo que incluye factores biológicos, psicológicos y socia- les que causan un fuerte impacto en la calidad de vida. La mejor manera de abordar dicha comple- jidad es desde una perspectiva ... -
Avances en los tratamientos psicológicos: la utilización de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación
Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Psicólogos (2010)Los Tratamientos Psicológicos Eficaces (TPE) han logrado avances importantes en los últimos años. Desde la puesta en marcha del movimiento de la psicología basada en la evidencia disponemos de un buen número de protocolos ... -
Avances en los tratamientos psicológicos: la utilización de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y la comunicación
Universitat de Barcelona. Facultat de Psicologia (2009)Los tratamientos psicológicos han logrado avances importantes en los últimos años. Desde la puesta en marcha del movimiento de la psicología basada en la evidencia disponemos de un buen número de protocolos de tratamiento que ... -
Efectividad del programa de tratamiento Virtual Flight con población mexicana
Fundación Aiglé (2016-08)In recent years virtual reality (VR) has been used as a tool in the treatment of Flying Phobia (FF). The “Virtual Flight” program has showed its efficacy in the Spanish population (Botella, Osma, García-Palacios, Quero, ... -
Effect of a mixed reality-based intervention on arm, hand, and finger function on chronic stroke
BioMed Central (2016)Background Virtual and mixed reality systems have been suggested to promote motor recovery after stroke. Basing on the existing evidence on motor learning, we have developed a portable and low-cost mixed reality tabletop ... -
Emotional eating and food intake after sadness and joy
Elsevier (2013-07-01)Do people with a high score on a scale for eating in response to negative emotions also show high food intake in response to positive emotions?. We studied these effects in 60 female students that were preselected on the ... -
Evaluation of a mindfulness-based intervention with and without virtual reality dialectical behavior therapy® mindfulness skills training for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder in primary care: A pilot study
Frontiers Media (2019-01)Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a very prevalent disorder in primary care (PC). Most patients with GAD never seek treatment, and those who do seek treatment often drop out before completing treatment. Although it ... -
New Technologies for the Understanding, Assessment, and Intervention of Emotion Regulation
Frontiers Media (2019-06-19)In the last decades, emotion regulation (ER) received increasing attention and became one of the most studied topics within the psychological field. Nevertheless, this construct has not been fully updated with the latest ... -
Positive mood induction procedures for virtual environments designed for elderly people
Elsevier (2012-05)Positive emotions have a significant influence on mental and physical health. Their role in the elderly’s wellbeing has been established in numerous studies. It is therefore worthwhile to explore ways in which elderly ... -
Process of design and usability evaluation of a telepsychology web and virtual reality system for the elderly: Butler
Elsevier (2013)Butler is a multi-application system based on Internet technology and virtual reality, designed to meet the needs of elderly users. Its objectives are to assist elderly populations in accessing technology and new forms of ... -
Putting Oneself in the Body of Others: A Pilot Study on the Efficacy of an Embodied Virtual Reality System to Generate Self-Compassion
Frontiers Media (2019-07-02)Compassion-based interventions (CBIs) have been shown to be effective for increasing empathy and compassion, and reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. CBIs are based on constructive meditations where imagery abilities ... -
Recent Progress in Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Phobias: A Systematic Review
Springer Verlag (2017-05)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 ... -
The Use of Virtual Reality Facilitates Dialectical Behavior Therapy® “Observing Sounds and Visuals” Mindfulness Skills Training Exercises for a Latino Patient with Severe Burns: A Case Study
Frontiers Media (2017-09-25)Sustaining a burn injury increases an individual’s risk of developing psychological problems such as generalized anxiety, negative emotions, depression, acute stress disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Despite ... -
The Use of Virtual Reality to Facilitate Mindfulness Skills Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Case Study.
Frontiers Media (2016-11-02)Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a severe mental disorder characterized by a dysfunctional pattern of affective instability, impulsivity, and disturbed interpersonal relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy ... -
Tratamiento de la imagen corporal en los trastornos alimentarios y cambio clínicamente significativo
Universidad de Murcia (2014-05)Body image disturbance is a significant maintenance and prog-nosis factor in eating disorders. Hence, existing eating disorder treatments can benefit from direct intervention in patients’ body image. This paper in-cludes ...