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Emine Ilgın Hoşgelen¹, Sinem Güneri¹, Burak Erdeniz²

¹Graduate School of Health Sciences, Department of Neuroscience, Dokuz Eylul University, Balcova-Izmir, Turkiye.

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Virtual reality (VR) interventions show potential for improving psychosocial functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. However, mixed results and methodological inconsistencies necessitate further research for definitive conclusions.

Keywords:

psychosis psychosocial functioning schizophrenia social cognition social skills virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry and Mental Health
Human-Computer Interaction
Rehabilitation Sciences

Background:

Schizophrenia spectrum disorders significantly impair psychosocial functioning.
Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive environments for therapeutic interventions.
Evaluating VR's efficacy in improving psychosocial outcomes is crucial.

Approach:

Systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
Searched Web of Science and PubMed databases (March & August 2023).
Assessed study quality using the EPHPP Quality Assessment Tool.
Included 15 studies focusing on social skills, social cognition, and vocational training.

Key Points:

Total of 292 participants in VR interventions and 258 in control groups across 15 studies.
Study designs included cohort studies, controlled trials, and randomized controlled trials.
Reported outcomes varied, with some studies showing significant improvements in psychosocial functioning and clinical symptoms, while others showed no improvement.
Identified limitations include small sample sizes and inconsistent intervention methodologies (duration, frequency, total treatment period).

Conclusions:

VR intervention programs present unique opportunities for psychosocial enhancement in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
Significant heterogeneity in study methodologies and conflicting results underscore the need for more rigorous research.
Further investigation is required to optimize VR interventions and establish their consistent effectiveness.