Understanding Public Perceptions of Virtual Reality Psychological Therapy Using the Attitudes Towards Virtual Reality Therapy (AVRT) Scale: Mixed Methods Development Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) psychological therapy has the potential to increase access to evidence-based mental health interventions by automating their delivery while maintaining outcomes. However, it is unclear whether these more automated therapies are acceptable to potential users of mental health services.

Objective

The main aim of this study was to develop a new, validated questionnaire to measure public perceptions of VR therapy (VRT) guided by a virtual coach. We also aimed to explore these perceptions in depth and test how aspects such as familiarity with VR and mental health are associated with these perceptions, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional mixed methods design and conducted an exploratory factor

SUBMITTER: Gomez Bergin AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10818238 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature