RECOVRY
The RECOVRY project aims to develop and test a Virtual Reality (VR) application to be used in therapy at Novadic Kentron. This application helps individuals deal with alcohol addiction by recreating real-world contexts in VR that either stimulate cravings or elicit positive feelings.
What was the goal of this research?
The goal of the RECOVRY project was to create a VR application that could be used in therapeutic settings to help people with alcohol addiction. The application aims to increase self-confidence in dealing with triggering situations and reduce the risk of relapse. Additionally, the project sought to study the effects of different forms of realism and resemblance within virtual reality worlds.
What method was employed?
The project involved developing VR scenarios that mimic real-life situations which either provoke cravings or induce positive emotions. This included both CGI-created and 360-degree recorded environments, each varying in levels of personalisation. The effects of these different VR environments on therapy outcomes were then studied. Collaborating with students from BUas and other universities, the research tested how different forms of realism and resemblance in the VR worlds impacted users' experiences and therapeutic benefits.
What findings did we uncover?
The RECOVRY project discovered that using VR in therapy could significantly enhance self-confidence in individuals dealing with alcohol addiction and reduce the risk of relapse. The study also found notable differences in the therapeutic effects between CGI-created and 360-degree recorded VR environments, with varying levels of personalisation impacting users' emotional and psychological responses. These findings suggest that the realism and resemblance of VR environments play a critical role in their effectiveness for therapeutic purposes.
What is the timeline of this project?
2019-2021
Who is our main collaborating partner and funding partner?
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