This paper describes the characteristics and preliminary evaluation of the Experiential Cognitive Therapy (Experiential CT), a VR based treatment to be used in obesity and binge-eating disorders' assessment and treatment. Experiential CT is a relatively short-term, integrated, patient oriented approach that focuses on individual discovery. Main characteristic of this approach is the use of Virt...

Background: Despite the potential benefits of virtual reality technology in physical rehabilitation, only a few studies have evaluated the efficacy of this type of treatment in patients with neck pain.Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of virtual reality training (VRT) versus conventional proprioceptive training (CPT) in patients with neck pain.Methods: Forty four parti...

Augmented Reality (AR) refers to superimposing computer generated objects onto a real world scene. The use of AR as a surgical planning aid is a compelling application and several demonstrations of its potential have been produced. This paper looks at the impact AR can also make on training medical procedures. In particular, we look at building an AR environment though the use of wellestablishe...

Few studies have looked at the experience of exposure therapy (ET) amongst underrepresented populations. African-American (AA) women may be at higher risk for anxiety and experience treatment differently than their Caucasian counterparts. Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRE) is suited to examine differences in treatment experiences because a measure of “presence” exists to quantify the experi...

1. Abstract The aim of the research is to develop a new therapy for the relief of phantom limb pain (PLP) using a virtual reality environment. PLP is pain which is felt in a limb which is missing through amputation. The therapy will be derived from an existing therapy which uses a system of mirrors to mirror an existing limb in such a way that it appears that the amputated limb is still there. ...

Augmented Reality (AR) is a visualization technique in which computer generated graphics are superimposed over one's view of the real world. This paper reports results of recent studies in which navigation data was superimposed into a ship pilot's field of view, including a system recently instaIIed on the US military s High Speed Catamaran Joint Venture (HSV-Xl). The system displays both navig...

INTRODUCTION Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, which presents a high comorbidity with anxiety and affective signs and symptoms. It has repercussions on the functioning of those suffering from it, who also have low therapy compliance and generate a significant cost both at a personal level and for society. Mindfulness is a psycholo...