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Laina Rosebrock1,2, Jason Freeman1, Aitor Rovira1,2
1Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom.
JMIR Serious Games
|August 8, 2024
Summary
Phoenix VR Self-Confidence Therapy enhances positive self-beliefs in young patients with psychosis. This medical device uses virtual reality (VR) for improved psychological well-being and therapy accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Medical Device Development
Background:
- Virtual reality (VR) offers automated, immersive psychological therapy delivery.
- VR can enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient access.
- Limited guidance exists on designing automated VR therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of Phoenix VR Self-Confidence Therapy.
- To enhance positive self-beliefs and psychological well-being in young patients with psychosis.
- To create a user-centered, automated VR therapeutic intervention.
Main Methods:
- An 18-month, double-diamond, user-centered design process.
- Involvement of individuals with lived experience, clinicians, designers, and developers.
- Iterative user testing and feedback from young patients with psychosis.
Main Results:
- Phoenix VR Self-Confidence Therapy is a UKCA-certified medical device for Meta Quest 2.
- Therapy modules focus on mastery, challenge, and pleasure to build self-beliefs.
- Usability testing confirmed the therapy is engaging, easy to use, and satisfactory.
Conclusions:
- Phoenix VR offers a novel approach to enhancing self-beliefs in psychosis.
- The user-centered design ensures relevance and engagement for young patients.
- This automated VR therapy increases accessibility and potential for improved mental health outcomes.
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