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Simultaneous Application of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation during Virtual Reality Exposure
Published on: January 18, 2021
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN SUPPORTING THE MENTAL HEALTH OF UKRAINIAN MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH
O Kozeratska1, I Romanova2, A Lanskoi3
11Department of Forensic Psychiatric Examination, State Institution «Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine», Kyiv, Ukraine.
Introduction:
PTSD manifests as a range of emotional and psychological symptoms that can be debilitating, affecting a person's ability to function in daily life.
Objectives:
To investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality therapy in improving the mental health of Ukrainian military personnel diagnosed with PTSD.
Methodology:
An experimental pre-post-test design with 40 Ukrainian military personnel was conducted over six weeks. Data were analyzed using descriptive, inferential, and thematic analyses.
Results:
Demographically, the experimental group had more females (66.7%) and younger mean age (36.60±1.61 years). PTSD symptoms, measured by the PCL-5, significantly decreased in the experimental group, with a mean change of -16.50 (t=9.042, p=.000), compared to the control group's -4.74 (t=2.18, p=.042). Anxiety levels dropped significantly in the experimental group (-4.28, t=4.31, p=.000) versus the control group (-2.00, t=3.16, p=.005). Depression saw the most marked reduction in the experimental group (-6.48, t=5.67, p=.000) compared to -1.08 (t=1.07, p=.300) in the control group.
Conclusion:
The study highlights that incorporating VR therapy with traditional PTSD treatments significantly reduces PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms among Ukrainian military personnel.
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