Future directions: How virtual reality can further improve the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and obesity


Abstract:

Transdisciplinary efforts for further elucidating the etiology of eating and weight disorders and improving the effectiveness of the available evidence-based interventions are imperative at this time. Recent studies indicate that computer-generated graphic environments - virtual reality (VR) - can integrate and extend existing treatments for eating and weight disorders (EWDs). Future possibilities for VR to improve actual approaches include its use for altering in real time the experience of the body (embodiment) and as a cue exposure tool for reducing food craving.

Año de publicación:

2016

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    Fuente:

    scopusscopus

    Tipo de documento:

    Article

    Estado:

    Acceso restringido

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Cuidado de la salud
    • Obesidad

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Cirugía y especialidades médicas afines