Veterans Affairs Health Care Provider Perceptions of Virtual Reality: Brief Exploratory Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR), a simulated experience that can be similar to or completely different from the real world, has become increasingly useful within the psychiatric and medical fields. This VR technology has been applied in medical school trainings, exposure therapy for individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and reminiscence therapy associated with mood disorders for older adults. Perceptions of VR through the lens of the health care provider require further exploration. VR has grown in popularity; however, this modality continues to be underused in most Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals.

Objective

A web-based survey was used to explore health care provider perceptions of immersive VR availability and use for older adults and identify potential bar

SUBMITTER: Preston AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9482067 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature