Current opinion in psychiatry · 2005
Current status of virtual reality exposure therapy in anxiety disorders: editorial review.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In recent years, a considerable number of publications have appeared on different aspects of virtual reality exposure therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. The purpose of the present article is to review the evidence that has emerged to support the potential of this therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
RECENT FINDINGS: Case histories and open comparative studies, as well as randomized controlled studies, have been published on the use of virtual reality exposure therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Most studies in the field have been on specific phobias, in particular on fear of flying, acrophobia, fear of driving, claustrophobia and fear of spiders. In addition, several studies have been published on the use of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
SUMMARY: Recent studies provide evidence that virtual reality exposure therapy is a promising tool for the treatment of several anxiety disorders.
RECENT FINDINGS: Case histories and open comparative studies, as well as randomized controlled studies, have been published on the use of virtual reality exposure therapy in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Most studies in the field have been on specific phobias, in particular on fear of flying, acrophobia, fear of driving, claustrophobia and fear of spiders. In addition, several studies have been published on the use of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia.
SUMMARY: Recent studies provide evidence that virtual reality exposure therapy is a promising tool for the treatment of several anxiety disorders.