Virtual Reality App for Treating Eating Behavior in Eating Disorders: Development and Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anorexia nervosa is one of the more severe eating disorders, which is characterized by reduced food intake, leading to emaciation and psychological maladjustment. Treatment outcomes are often discouraging, with most interventions displaying a recovery rate below 50%, a dropout rate from 20% to 50%, and a high risk of relapse. Patients with anorexia nervosa often display anxiety and aversive behaviors toward food. Virtual reality has been successful in treating vertigo, anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress syndrome, and could potentially be used as an aid in treating eating disorders.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and usability of an immersive virtual reality technology administered through an app for use by patients with eat

SUBMITTER: Langlet BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8057519 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature