Exploratory analysis of the effectiveness of virtual reality in cardiovascular rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT: Virtual reality therapy has been shown to be effective in coping with psychological disorders accompanied by cardiovascular disease. Age appears to be a factor that can affect the effectiveness of psychological therapy in a virtual environment. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore whether there are age-related differences in the effectiveness of reducing levels of depression and anxiety during a virtual reality psychological intervention implemented for rehabilitation. The study included 25 younger (< 65 years) and 25 older (65 +) patients with cardiovascular disease who participated in virtual reality therapy to cope with anxiety and depression. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to assess anxiety and depressive disorders before and after intervention. Significan

SUBMITTER: Wrzeciono A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10762219 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature