Virtual reality education for dementia care: a scoping review protocol

Abstract Objective Inadequately treated pain and distress elicited by medical procedures can put children at higher risks of acute and chronic biopsychosocial sequelae. Children can benefit from hypnotherapy, a psychological tailored intervention, as an adjunct to pharmacological agents to address the multiple components of pain and distress. Despite providing evidence on the effectiveness and potential superiority of hypnotherapy to other psychological interventions, research on hypnotherapy for paediatric procedural pain and distress has been predominantly limited to oncology and needle procedures. Plus, there is a lack of reporting of intervention manuals, factors influencing hypnotic responding, pain unpleasantness outcomes, theoretical frameworks, adverse events, as well as barriers and facilitators to the feasibility of delivering the intervention and study procedures. The proposed review aims to map the range and nature of the evidence on hypnotherapy for procedural pain and distress in children to identify gaps in literature and areas requiring further investigation. Methods This review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley (2005) methodology and incorporate additional scoping review recommendations by The Joanna Briggs Institute and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses. Relevant studies will be identified through searching published literature databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature in addition to hand-searching of reference lists and key journals. Two authors will independently screen titles and abstracts of search results followed by full-texts review against eligibility criteria. Conclusion Findings are anticipated to guide future research and inform the development of tailored hypnotic interventions in children.

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Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Therapy in Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review

Informatics in Medicine Unlocked ◽

10.1016/j.imu.2021.100562 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 100562

Author(s):

Afsoon Asadzadeh ◽

Taha Samad-Soltani ◽

Zahra Salahzadeh ◽

Peyman Rezaei-Hachesu

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Exercise Therapy ◽

Scoping Review

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Role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health: a scoping review protocol

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040922 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e040922

Author(s):

Bethany Villas ◽

Uira Duarte Wisnesky ◽

Sandra Campbell ◽

Lauren Slavik ◽

Amynah S. Mevawala ◽

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Keyword(s):

Occupational Therapy ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Study Selection ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Scoping Reviews ◽

Review Protocol ◽

And Performance ◽

Meta Analyses

Review question/objectiveThe purpose of this proposed review is twofold: first, to understand the role of occupational therapy presented in the musicians’ health literature; and second, to explore the potential for this role.IntroductionThe intense movement, awkward postures, concentration and emotional communication required of musicians can place them at increased risk of music-related health conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders and performance anxiety. The development of music-related health conditions can be emotionally and financially devastating. The role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health has been previously discussed; however, no rigorous reviews of the scholarly literature have been published. We will, therefore, undertake a scoping review with the following research questions: (1) what is known about the role of occupational therapy in instrumental musicians’ health? and (2) what is the potential role of occupational therapy in musicians’ health?Methods and analysisA preliminary search of Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science was previously undertaken by the first author to determine the extent of the research on this topic and to confirm that no other reviews have been conducted or are in progress. Study selection and analysis will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews guidelines for conducting a scoping review.Ethics and disseminationFormal ethics approval is not required at our institution for a review of published literature. The results of this review will be shared through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and traditional and social media.

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A scoping review protocol: Investigating the extent and legal process of cauda equina syndrome claims for UK physiotherapists

Musculoskeletal Care ◽

10.1002/msc.1550 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rachel L. Leech ◽

James Selfe ◽

Suzanne Ball ◽

Susan Greenhalgh ◽

Gareth Hogan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Scoping Review ◽

Cauda Equina Syndrome ◽

Cauda Equina ◽

Legal Process ◽

Review Protocol

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The Cognitive-Emotional Design and Study of Architectural Space: A Scoping Review of Neuroarchitecture and Its Precursor Approaches

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s21062193 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (6) ◽

pp. 2193

Author(s):

Juan Luis Higuera-Trujillo ◽

Carmen Llinares ◽

Eduardo Macagno

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Built Environment ◽

Present Article ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Neural Activity ◽

Emotional Design ◽

Architectural Space ◽

Future Design

Humans respond cognitively and emotionally to the built environment. The modern possibility of recording the neural activity of subjects during exposure to environmental situations, using neuroscientific techniques and virtual reality, provides a promising framework for future design and studies of the built environment. The discipline derived is termed “neuroarchitecture”. Given neuroarchitecture’s transdisciplinary nature, it progresses needs to be reviewed in a contextualised way, together with its precursor approaches. The present article presents a scoping review, which maps out the broad areas on which the new discipline is based. The limitations, controversies, benefits, impact on the professional sectors involved, and potential of neuroarchitecture and its precursors’ approaches are critically addressed.

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The integration of immersive virtual reality simulation in interprofessional education: A scoping review

Nurse Education Today ◽

10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104773 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 98 ◽

pp. 104773

Author(s):

Jia Qiao ◽

Jing Xu ◽

Lu Li ◽

Yan-Qiong Ouyang

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Interprofessional Education ◽

Immersive Virtual Reality ◽

Virtual Reality Simulation

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Freely Available Virtual Reality Experiences as Tools to Support Mental Health Therapy: a Systematic Scoping Review and Consensus Based Interdisciplinary Analysis

Journal of Technology in Behavioral Science ◽

10.1007/s41347-021-00214-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Paul Best ◽

Matilde Meireles ◽

Franziska Schroeder ◽

Lorna Montgomery ◽

Alan Maddock ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Virtual Reality ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Therapeutic Potential ◽

Behavioural Therapy ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Health Practitioner ◽

Case Formulation ◽

Therapeutic Value

AbstractThe primary purpose of this article is to review the potential therapeutic value of freely available VR content as an addition to the practitioners ‘toolkit’. Research has shown that virtual reality (VR) may be useful to extend existing guided imagery-based practices found in traditional mental health therapy. However, the use of VR technology within routine mental health practice remains low, despite recent reductions in equipment costs. A systematic scoping review and interdisciplinary analysis of freely available VR experiences was performed across two popular online databases (SteamVR and Oculus.com). A total of 1785 experiences were retrieved and screened for relevance with 46 meeting the inclusion criteria. VR content was then reviewed for potential therapeutic value by an interdisciplinary panel with experience across a number of therapeutic interventions including cognitive behavioural therapy, Rogerian counselling, mindfulness-based therapies. and family therapy. Eleven (22%) of the 50 freely available VR experiences were reported to have therapeutic potential as tools to support routine mental health therapy. These included support with the following mental health issues—low mood, social anxiety, stress reduction and fear of heights. Guidance of a qualified mental health practitioner was recommended in all cases to maximise the benefit of the VR experiences retrieved. While the quality is variable, freely available VR experiences may contain valuable content that could support mental health therapy. This includes as a homework activity or as an initial setting for case formulation and behavioural experiments.

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