Researchers at the Russian Medical University of “Sichinov” developed a special application that works through virtual reality glasses, with the aim of treating depression, physical psychological disorders, and anxiety disorders. This was reported by the university’s press service.
The statement issued by the press service was quoted by the director of the Clinical Medicine Institute at the University of “Sichinov”, Beatrice Volle, as saying: “The application is able to display various relaxation programs through virtual reality glasses.”
The assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and physical psychological disorders at the University of “Sichinov”, Dmitry Pitilin, said:
“When wearing glasses, the patient sees a picturesque natural view or a comfortable room, and then a human figure appears in the chosen place. The patient hears instructions accompanied by visual embodiment. For example, when performing breathing exercises, the patient clearly sees how the form of the form rises. But when applying the technique of graduating muscles, each muscle is required to tighten it and then relax.”
Researcher Beatrice Volleh indicated that this method enhances the patient’s interaction with treatment, explaining: “As a result, the effectiveness of any technique compared to performing the same exercises in the traditional style, as the patient is satisfied with listening to the directives of the psychiatrist only.”
According to the press statement, the first methodology used in the application has already been tested, with a plan for developers to expand the scope of therapeutic scenarios in the future.
