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A Feasibility Test of a Brief Mobile Virtual Reality Meditation for Frontline Healthcare Workers in a Hospital Setting

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Study at a glance

Area
Anxiety & Stress
Study type
Controlled study
Authors
Tarrant J, Jackson R, Viczko J
Journal
Frontiers in Virtual Reality
Year
2022
Participants
100
Population
Adults
Protocol
VR meditation with neurofeedback vs audio-guided meditation
Sessions
1 session (about 50 min including measures)

Key findings

  • Both conditions reduced anger, tension and depression similarly
  • Only the VR plus neurofeedback group improved on calmness and happiness
  • VR plus neurofeedback also lowered fatigue and confusion; the audio group did not change
  • Single-session, short-term design; longer follow-up is needed

DOI 10.3389/frvir.2022.764745 →

During the COVID-19 pandemic, 100 hospital healthcare workers were alternately assigned to a virtual reality meditation with built-in neurofeedback or to a standard audio-guided meditation, with mood measured before and after. Both groups reported less anger, tension and depression. Only the VR plus neurofeedback group also showed gains in calm and happiness and drops in fatigue and confusion. All measures were taken within a single 50-minute visit, so lasting effects are unknown.