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Literature

Efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis


Some of the key findings from the recent original publications on VRET
Patient perception of VRET vs. in-vivo therapy
References
Frequently asked questions
After the approximately one-hour onboarding, we recommend setting aside 1–2 hours to familiarize yourself with the extensive video library and to try out the VR headset yourself. This way, you can quickly find suitable content for your patients. Once you have an idea, you can get started in the next session. A simple quick guide will help you implement everything smoothly.
The video library is easy to search – you can search by keywords or filter specifically according to your needs. Each video is precisely described: with a title, short description, teaser video, and five clearly defined parameters in four gradations. This way, you can find the right one in seconds. Of course, you can use the videos flexibly – also to support diagnostics.
With VR@Home, your patients can easily continue practicing at home. They transfer selected VR content to a second headset and provide it along with your therapeutic instructions to the patient. We also offer rental headsets for this purpose. There is a detailed guide available for both you and your patients. Through your VRET portal, you can keep track: you can see how often practice sessions occurred, what feedback the patient provided, and you can respond directly if needed. This way, progress can be easily monitored and targeted continuation can take place in the next session.
In the VRET portal, you have a synchronized 2D view of the VR experience – directly on the device of your choice (PC, tablet, laptop, or smartphone). Through the web browser, you can closely follow what the patient sees and where they move their head. You also have the option to pause the session, set repetitions, and take notes during the process.
We recommend our pre-installed Pico models. They offer a very good price-performance ratio and come with pre-installation, service, storage box, and warranty. If you already own your own glasses, you can also use one of the following models:
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You only need an internet-capable device with a web browser (e.g., PC, Mac, tablet, or laptop) and a stable internet connection—ideally through a reliable Wi-Fi. This way, streaming or downloading the VR videos will work smoothly. Additionally, you need a VR headset that is compatible with our VT system (see above).
Only application data is processed – for example, exercise frequency, feedback, or your own notes. The real names of the patients are not stored, so no direct assignment is possible. Data protection is always ensured.
Theoretically yes – but we advise against it. In a shared account, all applications and notes are stored together, which can lead to privacy issues and overlaps.
Better: You can simply add more users through the existing account. This way, each person has their own secure user account – with separate data and full functionality.
In the VT system, the following information is processed:
- Selecting a diagnosis (e.g. phobia – social phobia - crowd)
- Assignment of VR videos for application in practice and at home (VR@Home)
- Free text comments from therapists about patients and VRET applications
- Frequency, date, and duration of the VR sessions
- Feedback from patient and therapist on exposures and scenes (including screenshots from video scenes)
All data is anonymized and assigned to a patient ID and can be exported as a PDF if needed.
In the VT system, the following information is processed:
- Selecting a diagnosis (e.g. phobia – social phobia - crowd)
- Assignment of VR videos for application in practice and at home (VR@Home)
- Free text comments from therapists about patients and VRET applications
- Frequency, date, and duration of the VR sessions
- Feedback from patient and therapist on exposures and scenes (including screenshots from video scenes)
All data is anonymized and assigned to a patient ID and can be exported as a PDF if needed.