The application of virtual reality exposure therapy in fear of flying
Fear of flying(FOF)is a common type of specific phobia,and exposure therapy is often used as the main psychological treatment in clinical treatment.However,traditional exposure therapy is limit-ed by time and space,making it difficult to achieve real-time adjustment of exposure scenarios.Meanwhile,due to the high cost of treatment and reliance on therapist guidance,it is difficult to promote and implement it on a large scale.Virtual reality exposure therapy(VRET)is a new therapy developed in recent years,which can enhance the applicability and effectiveness of exposure therapy.More and more studies have demonstra-ted the effectiveness of VRET in treating FOF,thus providing more options for the treatment of patients suf-fering from FOF.In addition,in order to further enhance its effectiveness and scalability,more researches has made new attempts to enhance users'sense of presence,explore factors influencing efficacy,and develop low-cost,self-service treatments and has made certain progress.Reviewing recent applications of VRET for FOF holds crucial clinical significance.These findings not only provide practical information for doctors and psy-chological therapists to treat FOF,but also have the potential to benefit more and more patients and sub-clini-cal populations.Furthermore,they may foster innovation in the treatment of various other mental disorders.This article aims to review recent applications of VRET in treating FOF,summarize research results,and dis-cuss the limitations of current research and future development directions in order to provide useful inspira-tion for future research directions and future clinical work in the treatment of FOF.
Virtual reality exposure therapyFear of flyingPsychotherapyVirtual reality technology
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