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Acceptability of virtual reality interoceptive exposure for the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia
Juana Bretón-lópezM. ÁNgeles Pérez-araRosa M. BañosAzucena García-palaciosSoledad QueroCristina Botellasubject
PsychotherapistPanic Disorder with AgoraphobiaInteroceptive exposurePanic disorderCognitive restructuringDiagnostic testVirtual realitymedicine.diseasebehavioral disciplines and activitiesHelp-seekingmental disordersmedicinePsychologyApplied PsychologyAgoraphobiaClinical psychologydescription
Interoceptive exposure (IE) is a standard component of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) for panic disorder and agoraphobia. The virtual reality (VR) program ‘Panic-Agoraphobia’ has several virtual scenarios designed for applying exposure to agoraphobic situations; it can also simulate physical sensations. This work examines patients' acceptability of the IE component as applied in two different ways: using VR versus traditional IE. Additionally, it explores the relationship between users' treatment expectations and satisfaction and clinically significant change. Results showed that VR and traditional IE were well accepted by all participants. Furthermore, treatment expectations predicted efficacy.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-13 | British Journal of Guidance & Counselling |