Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review

Since the late 1990s the use of virtual reality (VR) has expanded in the field of mental disorders. During this time, several VR-based applications have been developed for the treatment of eating disorders (ED) and obesity. Both these pathologies involve disturbances related to eating behavior, weig...

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Autores: Ferrer, Marta (Ferrer García), Gutiérrez Maldonado, José, Riva, Giuseppe
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2013
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
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Trastorns de la conducta alimentària
Obesitat
Virtual reality
Eating disorders
Obesity
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spelling Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A reviewFerrer, Marta (Ferrer García)Gutiérrez Maldonado, JoséRiva, GiuseppeRealitat virtualTrastorns de la conducta alimentàriaObesitatVirtual realityEating disordersObesitySince the late 1990s the use of virtual reality (VR) has expanded in the field of mental disorders. During this time, several VR-based applications have been developed for the treatment of eating disorders (ED) and obesity. Both these pathologies involve disturbances related to eating behavior, weight, and body image. Although effective and well-established protocols are now available for the treatment of ED and obesity, relapses are frequent and a proportion of patients do not improve after intervention. In this context, VR has been shown to be a useful technology for enhancing traditional cognitive-oriented therapies. The main objective of this review was therefore to examine the evidence regarding the efficacy of VR-based treatments as a component of therapeutic interventions for ED and obesity. To this end, three databases (PsycInfo, Medline, and PsycArticles) were searched for the period 1986 to 2012. Only research articles and case studies were selected. Although several methodological deficiencies were detected in the reviewed studies, there is fair evidence for the effectiveness of VR-based treatments in ED and obesity. VR-based interventions usually combine exposure to VR environments with cognitive therapies. The VR component seems to be especially suitable for reducing body image disturbances, such as body image dissatisfaction, and for increasing self-esteem and self-efficacy. The rationale for the use of VR in these areas is also presented and discussed.Springer2017201720132017info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion33 p.application/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/115121Articles publicats en revistes (Psicologia Clínica i Psicobiologia)reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésVersió postprint del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-013-9240-1Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 2013, vol. 43, num. 4, p. 207-221https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-013-9240-1(c) Springer, 2013info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:recercat.cat:2445/1151212026-05-29T05:05:01Z
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title Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
spellingShingle Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
Ferrer, Marta (Ferrer García)
Realitat virtual
Trastorns de la conducta alimentària
Obesitat
Virtual reality
Eating disorders
Obesity
title_short Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
title_full Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
title_fullStr Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
title_full_unstemmed Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
title_sort Virtual reality based treatments in eating disorders and obesity: A review
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Ferrer, Marta (Ferrer García)
Gutiérrez Maldonado, José
Riva, Giuseppe
author Ferrer, Marta (Ferrer García)
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Gutiérrez Maldonado, José
Riva, Giuseppe
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Riva, Giuseppe
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Realitat virtual
Trastorns de la conducta alimentària
Obesitat
Virtual reality
Eating disorders
Obesity
topic Realitat virtual
Trastorns de la conducta alimentària
Obesitat
Virtual reality
Eating disorders
Obesity
description Since the late 1990s the use of virtual reality (VR) has expanded in the field of mental disorders. During this time, several VR-based applications have been developed for the treatment of eating disorders (ED) and obesity. Both these pathologies involve disturbances related to eating behavior, weight, and body image. Although effective and well-established protocols are now available for the treatment of ED and obesity, relapses are frequent and a proportion of patients do not improve after intervention. In this context, VR has been shown to be a useful technology for enhancing traditional cognitive-oriented therapies. The main objective of this review was therefore to examine the evidence regarding the efficacy of VR-based treatments as a component of therapeutic interventions for ED and obesity. To this end, three databases (PsycInfo, Medline, and PsycArticles) were searched for the period 1986 to 2012. Only research articles and case studies were selected. Although several methodological deficiencies were detected in the reviewed studies, there is fair evidence for the effectiveness of VR-based treatments in ED and obesity. VR-based interventions usually combine exposure to VR environments with cognitive therapies. The VR component seems to be especially suitable for reducing body image disturbances, such as body image dissatisfaction, and for increasing self-esteem and self-efficacy. The rationale for the use of VR in these areas is also presented and discussed.
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