Immersive Virtual Reality for the Reduction of State Anxiety in Clinical Interview Exams: Prospective Cohort Study.

Brendan Joseph Concannon Shaniff Esmail Mary Roduta Roberts

Published in: JMIR serious games (2020)

This investigation shows evidence of immersive VR's capability to reduce state anxiety in OT students preparing for clinical practical exams. Immersive VR simulation, used for the reduction of anxiety in health science students, can potentially lead to a future of positive mental health change from the virtual to the real world.

Keyphrases

virtual reality
mental health
public health
sleep quality
healthcare
high school
depressive symptoms
risk assessment
health information