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Development and usability of VRainSUD's cognitive training virtual reality platform for substance use disorders
Tânia Caetano1,2,3, Maria Salomé Pinho4, Hugo Freire5,6
1Center for Research in Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioural Intervention (CINEICC), Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal. taniasdcaetano@gmail.com.
Scientific Reports
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Virtual reality cognitive training shows promise for substance use disorder (SUD) relapse prevention. The VRainSUD platform was found to be usable and satisfactory, with potential for integration into standard SUD treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Background:
- Cognitive deficits are linked to higher relapse rates in substance use disorder (SUD).
- Cognitive training is a crucial intervention for individuals with SUD.
- Virtual reality (VR) offers a novel approach for cognitive training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and assess the usability of VRainSUD, a VR-based cognitive training program for SUD.
- To evaluate user satisfaction and identify areas for improvement in the VRainSUD platform.
Main Methods:
- Seventeen inpatient SUD patients participated in usability testing of the VRainSUD platform.
- Participants completed 9 tasks, with performance indicators and observations recorded.
- Usability was assessed using a survey and the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ).
Main Results:
- VRainSUD was rated as easy and pleasant to use, with high overall user satisfaction (PSSUQ score: 2.72 ± 1.92).
- System usefulness received the highest score (1.76 ± 1.37), while information quality had the lowest (3.00 ± 1.95).
- Participants adapted quickly to VR, despite limited prior experience, and expressed interest in its integration into treatment.
Conclusions:
- VRainSUD is a potentially effective add-on intervention for SUD treatment.
- Improvements were made to on-screen information and instructions based on user feedback.
- VR technology can be successfully integrated into cognitive rehabilitation for SUD.
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