Virtual reality relaxation for people with mental health conditions: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Vulnerability to stress is linked to poor mental health. Stress management interventions for people with mental health conditions are numerous but they are difficult to implement and have limited effectiveness in this population. Virtual reality (VR) relaxation is an innovative intervention that aims to reduce stress. This review aimed to synthesize evidence of VR relaxation for people with mental health conditions (PROSPERO 269405).

Methods

Embase, Medline, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were searched until 17th September 2021. The review was carried out according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) tool assessed methodological quality of studies.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Riches S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9852806 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature