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Adverse Effects of Virtual and Augmented Reality Interventions in Psychiatry: A Systematic Review
Robert M Lundin;
Yuhern Yeap;
David B Menkes
ABSTRACT
Background:
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are emerging treatment modalities in psychiatry capable of producing clinical outcomes broadly comparable to those achieved with standard psychotherapies.
Objective:
Because the side-effect profile associated with the clinical use of VR and AR remains largely unknown,
Methods:
we systematically reviewed available evidence of their adverse effects across 3 databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, Embase) using PRISMA guidelines.
Results:
Of 73 studies meeting inclusion criteria, 7 reported worsening clinical symptoms or increased fall risk. Another 21 studies reported “no adverse effects”, but failed to identify obvious adverse effects, mainly cybersickness, documented in their results. More concerningly, 45/60 studies made no mention of adverse effects whatsoever.
Conclusions:
An appropriate screening tool would help to ensure that VR adverse effects are correctly identified and reported.
Citation
Please cite as:
Lundin RM, Yeap Y, Menkes DB
Adverse Effects of Virtual and Augmented Reality Interventions in Psychiatry: Systematic Review