Physiological and Subjective Measures of Anxiety with Repeated Exposure to Virtual Construction Sites at Different Heights

• Published in: Safety and health at work Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 303 - 308
• Main Authors: Sachini N.K. Kodithuwakku Arachchige, Harish Chander, Alana J. Turner, Alireza Shojaei, Adam C. Knight, Aaron Griffith, Reuben F. Burch, Chih-Chia Chen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Falls; Ergonomic; Virtual reality (VR)

Background: Occupational workers at altitudes are more prone to falls, leading to catastrophic outcomes. Acrophobia, height-related anxiety, and affected executive functions lead to postural instabilities, causing falls. This study investigated the effects of repeated virtual height exposure and tra...