Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy in the Treatment of Specific Phobias: A Systematic Review

Specific phobia is defined as a notable and continuous fear of certain object or situation that particularly impairs daily life functioning. It also one the most common psychological disorders. Exposure-based interventions are commonly used in treatment specific phobias. However, some limitations standard methods require need for alternative approaches. In light this, use virtual reality technology psychotherapy has become increasingly widespread recent years now integrated with exposure therapy. Virtual provides real-time interaction using computer-generated three-dimensional environment via variety oftechnological tools. Applications therapy have proven to be an important intervention method, especially psychopathologies such this study, phobias systematically reviewed. Inclusion criteria were taken into account scanning performed APA (PsycINFO), EBSCO, PubMed, Scopus, Web Science, Science Direct, Ulakbim ve TRDizin databses following PRISMA method. Following that, ten randomized controlled trials, which included adult participants meeting diagnostic phobia, examined efficacy compared control group, ones full text could accessed, systematic review. The studies evaluated terms sample attributes, primary measurement tools, research design, characteristics its efficacy. general, findings indicate reducing symptoms. Follow-up support long-term maintenance results.