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Elahi, Farah (2021) Using virtual reality tools to improve social cognitive training in first episode psychosis. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
Background: Social cognitive interventions have not been thoroughly assessed in the beginning stages of psychosis. Digital interventions can help to engage with young individuals who are less likely to access psychological interventions. Objectives: The aim was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of using virtual reality (VR) technologies to deliver social cognitive therapy in those with first episode psychosis (FEP). Methods: This doctoral thesis adopted a mixed methods approach. Phase 1 involved undertaking a systematic review to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of VR interventions for those diagnosed with psychosis. Phase 2 involved delivering the social cognition and interaction training via a virtual world, to those with FEP. Phase 3 involved a patient and public involvement (PPI) study to gather feedback on two 360° prototypes to deliver social cognitive therapy. Results: The results from phase 1 showed that it was feasible and acceptable to deliver VR therapy to those with psychosis. During phase 2, the beta testing study showed that delivering VR social cognitive therapy was feasible and usable. A series of self-reported outcome measures, feedback forms and postintervention interviews showed that it was feasible and acceptable. The findings from phase 2 informed the development of phase 3; to develop a more immersive personalised VR social cognitive therapy. PPI workshops were conducted with those with lived experience; findings indicated that whilst it could be a feasible and acceptable concept, further research is required to assess who would benefit the most from VR therapy and the importance of implementing it into services. Conclusions: These are some of the first studies to use VR technologies to deliver social cognitive therapy in those with FEP, and so therefore further research is recommended.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Psychoses, Social cognitive theory, Cognitive therapy -- Computer programs, Virtual reality -- Health aspects | ||||
Official Date: | July 2021 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Warwick Medical School | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Thompson, Andrew D. ; Biggerstaff, Deborah ; Martin, J. L. ; Davies, Eleanor Bethan | ||||
Sponsors: | Economic and Social Research Council (Great Britain) | ||||
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Extent: | 740 leaves : illustrations | ||||
Language: | eng |
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