Evidence map›Paper›PMID 41296285›Full record

ReviewDer Nervenarzt2025

[How extended reality applications make a difference in psychotherapy].

Simone C Behrens, Katrin E Giel, Philipp A Schroeder, Antonio Capobianco, María Alejandra Quirós-Ramírez, Stephan Streuber, Anne Beck, Bernd Lenz, Thomas Wolbers, André Karger and 2 more

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Review in Der Nervenarzt, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Simone C BehrensAbt. Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Osianderstr. 5, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland. simone.behrens@med.uni-tuebingen.de.
Katrin E GielAbt. Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Osianderstr. 5, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
Philipp A SchroederStandort Tübingen, Deutsches Zentrum für Psychische Gesundheit (DZPG), Tübingen, Deutschland.
Antonio CapobiancoICube lab, IGG Team, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, Frankreich.
María Alejandra Quirós-RamírezFakultät Elektrotechnik und Informatik, Hochschule Coburg, Coburg, Deutschland.
Stephan StreuberFakultät Elektrotechnik und Informatik, Hochschule Coburg, Coburg, Deutschland.
Anne BeckFakultät Gesundheit und Sport, HMU Health and Medical University, Potsdam, Deutschland.
Bernd LenzKlinik für Abhängiges Verhalten und Suchtmedizin, Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim und Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim, Deutschland.
Thomas WolbersStandort Magdeburg, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen (DZNE), Magdeburg, Deutschland.
André KargerKlinisches Institut für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland.
Steffen HolstegKlinisches Institut für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, Medizinische Fakultät und Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Deutschland.
Kornelius I Kammler-SückerZentrum für Innovative Psychiatrie- und Psychotherapieforschung (ZIPP), Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit, Mannheim, Deutschland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExtended reality (XR) encompasses various immersive technologies that enhance perception with virtual elements. Previous research has focused in particular on virtual reality-assisted exposure therapy but there are currently dynamic developments in terms of both content and structure of XR research for psychotherapy.

methodsThis narrative review describes content-related, technical and structural developments in the research of XR applications for psychotherapy, as identified by members of the Extended Reality for Psychotherapy network.

resultsThe use of mixed reality technologies and artificial intelligence was mentioned as well as the development and testing of creative therapeutic concepts beyond the classical exposure paradigm. In addition, structural developments, such as the establishment of standardized processes, the professionalization of development, barriers to implementation in healthcare practice and regulatory aspects are outlined. DISCUSSION: The experts point to technical advances and emerging innovative concepts that would not be feasible in the current psychotherapy. Given the complex technology, which must simultaneously meet multiple regulatory requirements, broad-based interdisciplinary research is needed.

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Digital mental healthEnhanced psychotherapyPsychological treatmentPsychotherapy researchVirtual reality

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PMID41296285

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