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  • 1Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. sbruck@science.mq.edu.au

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|June 15, 2010
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Watching handheld devices can cause nausea and eyestrain, similar to virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET). This study found increased cybersickness symptoms, suggesting potential accessibility issues for this therapeutic approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Simulated immersive environments are effective for treating psychological disorders.
  • Current virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) systems are costly and inaccessible.
  • Developing affordable, accessible VRET alternatives is crucial for broader therapeutic application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential for cybersickness symptoms when using handheld non-immersive media devices.
  • To assess the feasibility of using inexpensive hardware for therapeutic interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A repeated measures design was employed.
  • Participants were exposed to handheld non-immersive media devices.
  • Cybersickness symptoms including nausea, discomfort, and visual disturbances were measured.

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Main Results:

  • Exposure to handheld non-immersive media devices significantly increased nausea.
  • General discomfort, eyestrain, and blurred vision were also significantly elevated.
  • Increased salivation was observed as a physiological response.

Conclusions:

  • Handheld non-immersive devices can induce cybersickness, similar to VRET.
  • These findings highlight potential challenges in using such devices for accessible therapy.
  • Further research is needed to mitigate these adverse effects for therapeutic use.