Program of Internet, Health, and Society, Biomedical Sciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States.
Department of Psychiatry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.
JMIR Form Res. 2024 Nov 4;8:e64494. doi: 10.2196/64494.
Group therapy is a scalable and effective treatment for anxiety disorders. However, when performed online, the reduced ability to identify with group members and the reduced interactivity can limit its appeal and effectiveness. Extended reality (XR) technology, including virtual reality and augmented reality, may help address these limitations, thereby enhancing the reach of online group therapy and the benefits that can be drawn from it. To understand how the incorporation of XR technology may improve online group therapy for anxiety disorders, this viewpoint paper examines evidence related to the treatment of anxiety disorders using offline group therapy, online group therapy, and virtual reality, as well as ways to increase social identification and interactivity with the platform, the therapist, and other users. This viewpoint paper suggests ways to integrate these research streams to leverage the strengths of XR platforms and improve group therapeutic offerings.
团体治疗是一种可扩展且有效的焦虑症治疗方法。然而,当在线进行时,与小组成员认同的能力降低以及互动性降低可能会限制其吸引力和效果。扩展现实 (XR) 技术,包括虚拟现实和增强现实,可能有助于解决这些限制,从而增强在线团体治疗的覆盖面以及从中获得的益处。为了了解如何通过纳入 XR 技术来改善焦虑症的在线团体治疗,本观点文章研究了使用离线团体治疗、在线团体治疗和虚拟现实治疗焦虑症的相关证据,以及如何提高与平台、治疗师和其他用户的社交认同和互动性的方法。本观点文章提出了整合这些研究线索的方法,以利用 XR 平台的优势并改进团体治疗方案。