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A systematic review on the efficacy of virtual reality and gamification interventions for managing anxiety and depression
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Computer Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6265-1074
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Computer Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9895-6796
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology, Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0536-2890
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology, Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation.
2023 (English)In: Frontiers in Digital Health, E-ISSN 2673-253X, Vol. 5, article id 1239435Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and gamification interventions in addressing anxiety and depression. The review also seeks to identify gaps in the current VR treatment landscape and provide guidelines for future research and development. A systematic literature search was conducted using Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases, focusing on studies that utilized VR and gamification technology to address anxiety and depression disorders. A total of 2,664 studies were initially identified, 15 of those studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria for this systematic review. The efficacy of VR in addressing anxiety and depression was evident across all included studies. However, the diversity among VR interventions highlights the need for further investigation. It is advised to incorporate more diverse participant samples and larger cohorts and explore a broader spectrum of therapeutic approaches within VR interventions for addressing anxiety and depression to enhance the credibility of future research. Additionally, conducting studies in varying socioeconomic contexts would contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of their real-world applicability.

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Frontiers Media S.A., 2023. Vol. 5, article id 1239435
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anxiety, depression, virtual reality, randomized controlled trials, mental health
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Computer Sciences
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Pervasive Mobile Computing; Psychology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-102337DOI: 10.3389/fdgth.2023.1239435ISI: 001104959600001PubMedID: 38026832Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85177470078OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-102337DiVA, id: diva2:1810447
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Luleå University of Technology, Luleå LTU-3515-2022
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