An internet-based treatment for flying phobia using 360° images: A feasibility pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More research is needed in the field of Internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioral Treatments (ICBTs) for specific phobia in order to understand which characteristics are important in online exposure scenarios. The aim of the present work was to conduct a feasibility pilot study to explore participants' opinions, preferences, and acceptability ratings of two types of images (still images vs 360° navigable images) in an ICBT for Flying Phobia (FP). A secondary aim was to test the potential effectiveness of the two active treatment arms compared to a waiting list control group. An exploratory aim was to compare the role of navigable images vs. still images in the level of sense of presence and reality judgment and explore their possible mediation in treatment effectiveness.

SUBMITTER: Mor S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8866141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature