Integration of Conventional and Virtual Reality Approaches in Augmented Reality for Theory-Based Psychoeducational Intervention Design for Chronic Low Back Pain: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychoeducation positively influences the psychological components of chronic low back pain (CLBP) in conventional treatments. The digitalization of health care has led to the discussion of virtual reality (VR) interventions. However, CLBP treatments in VR have some limitations due to full immersion. In comparison, augmented reality (AR) supplements the real world with virtual elements involving one's own body sensory perception and can combine conventional and VR approaches.

Objective

The aim of this study was to review the state of research on the treatment of CLBP through psychoeducation, including immersive technologies, and to formulate suggestions for psychoeducation in AR for CLBP.

Methods

A scoping review following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items

SUBMITTER: Conen R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11791447 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature