Assessing the efficacy of virtual reality therapy in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

• Published in: Revista de psiquiatria clínica Vol. 50; no. 3; p. 26
• Main Authors: van, Volkert, Okamoto, Ichiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade de Sao Paulo, Facultade de Medicina 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Analysis; Evidence-based medicine; Medical research; Medicine, Experimental; Mental health; Post-traumatic stress disorder; Virtual reality
• ISSN: 0101-6083
• DOI: 10.15761/0101-60830000000585

The aim of research study is determine also assessing the efficacy related to virtual reality therapy in the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder in the veterans. This research study based on theory and theoretical analysis related to them. Particularly among veterans who have gone through horrific events while serving in the military, post-horrific stress disorder (PTSD) continues to be a major mental health problem. Although beneficial to varied degrees, traditional therapy techniques frequently fall short in addressing the complex symptomatology of PTSD. Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) has become a unique and promising method for the treatment of PTSD in recent years. The effectiveness of VRT in the treatment of PTSD in veterans is thoroughly discussed in this research. Controlled exposure treatment is made possible by VRT, which uses realistic virtual worlds to reproduce traumatic situations. The intensity of PTSD symptoms is intended to be lessened by this exposure in conjunction with cognitive restructuring. This research explores the evidence supporting VRT's efficacy, its possible advantages, and the underlying neurological mechanisms using a review of recent literature. Keywords: Efficacy [euro], Virtual Therapy (VT), Treatment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).