Does Virtual Reality (VR) Increase Simulator Sickness During Exposure Therapy for PTSD?

Abstract

Measurement of simulator-related side effects (SSEs) is an integral component of competent and ethical use of virtual reality exposure (VRE), but common SSEs may overlap with symptoms of anxiety. Limited research exists about the frequency of SSEs during VRE treatment for PTSD and no research compares self-reported SSEs for those undergoing VRE to those participating in exposure therapy without virtual reality. This study compared the SSEs of active duty soldiers with PTSD randomly assigned to exposure therapy via traditional prolonged exposure or VRE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1158421

Entities

People

  • Aaron M. Norr
  • Albert Rizzo
  • Amanda Edwards-stewart
  • Derek Smolenski
  • Greg M. Reger
  • Nancy A. Skopp

Organizations

  • University of Southern California
  • University of Washington
  • VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Clinical Trials
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Frequency
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Psychotherapy
  • Side Effects
  • Simulators
  • Veterans Health
  • Virtual Reality

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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