An Internet-based treatment for Flying Phobia using 360° images: study protocol for a feasibility pilot study
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An Internet-based treatment for Flying Phobia using 360° images: study protocol for a feasibility pilot studyAuthor (s)
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2021-04-06Publisher
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Mor, S., Botella, C., Campos, D., Tur, C., Castilla, D., Soler, C., & Quero, S. (2021). An Internet-based treatment for Flying Phobia using 360° images: Study protocol for a feasibility pilot study. Internet Interventions, 24, 100387.Type
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Background: Flying Phobia (FP) is a prevalent disorder that can cause serious interference in a person’s life. ICBT
interventions have already shown their efficacy in several studies, but studies in the field of ... [+]
Background: Flying Phobia (FP) is a prevalent disorder that can cause serious interference in a person’s life. ICBT
interventions have already shown their efficacy in several studies, but studies in the field of specific phobias are
still scarce. Moreover, few studies have investigated the feasibility of using different types of images in exposure
scenarios in ICBTs and no studies have been carried out on the role of sense of presence and reality judgement.
The aim of the present study is to explore the feasibility of an ICBT for FP (NO-FEAR Airlines) using two types of
images with different levels of immersion (still and navigable images). A secondary aim is to explore the potential effectiveness of the two experimental conditions using two types of images compared to a waiting list
control group. Finally, the role of navigable images compared to the still images in the level of anxiety, sense of
presence, and reality judgement will also be explored. This paper presents the study protocol.
Methods: This study is a three-armed feasibility pilot study with the following conditions: NO-FEAR Airlines with
navigable images, NO-FEAR Airlines with still images, and a waiting list group. A minimum of 60 participants
will be recruited. The intervention will have a maximum duration of 6 weeks. Measurements will be taken at four
different moments: baseline, post-intervention, and two follow-ups (3- and 12-month). Participants’ opinions,
preference, satisfaction and acceptance regarding the images used in the exposure scenarios will be assessed. FP
symptomatology outcomes will also be considered for secondary analyses. The anxiety, sense of presence, and
reality judgement in the exposure scenarios will also be analysed.
Discussion: This study will conduct a pilot study on the feasibility of an ICBT for FP and it is the first one to
explore the evaluation of patients of the two type of images (still and navigable) and the role of presence and
reality judgement in exposure scenarios delivered through the Internet. Research in this field can have an impact
on the way these scenarios are designed and developed, as well as helping to explore whether they have any
effect on adherence. [-]
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Internet Interventions, Vol. 24, 100387 (April 2021)Funder Name
Generalitat Valenciana | Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades (España) | Universitat Jaume I
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RTI2018- 100993-B-100 | AffecTech. H2020-MSCA-ITN-2016 722022 | PROMETEO/2018/110/ | ISC III CB06 03/0052 | UJI-2018-57 | VALi + d - ACIF/2017/191
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