Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for PTSD symptoms after a road accident: An uncontrolled case series
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for PTSD symptoms after a road accident: An uncontrolled case series
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DOI：
10.1016/j.beth.2006.04.001
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发表时间：
2007-03-01
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3.7
通讯作者：
Ang, Eu Jin
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作者：
Beck, J. Gayle;Palyo, Sarah A.;Ang, Eu Jin
本报告研究了虚拟现实暴露疗法（VRET）是否可用于治疗严重机动车事故后创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）的症状。6名报告患有完全或严重亚综合征PTSD的个体完成了10次VRET治疗，该治疗使用旨在创建实时驾驶场景的软件进行。结果表明，涉及再体验、回避和情感麻木的创伤后症状显著减少，效应量范围从d = 0.79到d = 1.49。具有临床显著和可靠变化的指标表明这些变化的幅度是有意义的。此外，据报告在虚拟驾驶情境中有高度的感知现实（“存在感”），并且患者对治疗表示满意。根据VRET在指导道路事故后PTSD治疗中的暴露可能有用这一点对结果进行了讨论。
This report examined whether Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) could be used in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in the aftermath of a serious motor vehicle accident. Six individuals reporting either full or severe subsyndromal PTSD completed 10 sessions of VRET, which was conducted using software designed to create real-time driving scenarios. Results indicated significant reductions in posttrauma symptoms involving reexperiencing, avoidance, and emotional numbing, with effect sizes ranging from d=.79 to d=1.49. Indices of clinically significant and reliable change suggested that the magnitude of these changes was meaningful. Additionally, high levels of perceived reality ("presence") within the virtual driving situation were reported, and patients reported satisfaction with treatment. Results are discussed in light of the possibility for VRET to be useful in guiding exposure in the treatment of PTSD following road accidents.