A virtual reality-based self-guided training on identification of negative automatic thoughts in healthy adults: a mixed-methods feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive restructuring (CR) is an evidence-based psychological technique for depression. However, face-to-face CR is not easily accessible. Digital CR interventions often overlook the difficulties individuals experiencing depression encounter in identifying their negative automatic thoughts (NAT), leading to suboptimal outcomes. Virtual Reality (VR) has potential advantages in assisting the identification of NAT in CR intervention.

Objective

The aim of this preliminary feasibility study is to assess the efficacy, acceptability and safety of a VR-based self-guided training on the identification of negative automatic thoughts (VR-STINAT) for depression, as well as to evaluate the user experience.

Methods

In a mixed methods study, 20 healthy participants unde

SUBMITTER: Yang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632459 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature