Virtual reality exposure in patients with eating disorders: influence of symptom severity and presence

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of several modulating variables on subjective discomfort experienced by patients with eating disorders while exposed to virtual environments that were emotionally significant for them. Severity of symptoms and sense of presence were analyzed. Both v...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Ferrer, Marta (Ferrer García), Gutiérrez Maldonado, José
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2011
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:2445/121345
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/121345
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Trastorns de la conducta alimentària
Teràpia d'exposició
Realitat virtual
Eating disorders
Exposure therapy
Virtual reality
Descripción
Sumario:The aim of this study was to examine the influence of several modulating variables on subjective discomfort experienced by patients with eating disorders while exposed to virtual environments that were emotionally significant for them. Severity of symptoms and sense of presence were analyzed. Both variables influenced the level of subjective discomfort during the exposure to virtual environments.