Evolution of smoking urge during exposure through virtual reality

Abstract:

The use of Virtual Reality (VR) could be a useful tool for the improvement of Cue Exposure Therapy (CET) for smoking cessation. Nevertheless, it is necessary to know the appropriate parameters of exposure in order to develop efficacious treatment programs. This study was conducted to analyze the pattern of tobacco desire in a sample of smokers exposed to VR. Results showed that the environments were able to generate two different patterns of craving response. These results could contribute to determine exposure parameters when using VR technology in CET.

Año de publicación:

2011

Keywords:

• Virtual Reality
• Craving pattern
• Cue exposure therapy
• smoking

Fuente:

scopus