What is it about?
An investigation in to the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a medium or platform to generate empathy in users for sufferers of Panic Disorder. We developed a multi-modal immersive VR experience that enables the user to experience some of the symptoms associated with Claustrophobia and Panic Disorder.
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Why is it important?
Validation of the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a medium or platform for the conveying of symptoms of claustrophobia and panic disorder. The work demonstrates the a multi-modal immersive approach enhances the feeling of empathy in the user.
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Virtual Reality is a safe environment where users can be exposed to symptoms of Panic Disorders (specifically Claustrophobia in this case), in a controlled and measured way. The work shows that, in a carefully designed experience, we can engender empathy in the user for sufferers of Panic Disorders.
Mr. David Murphy
University College Cork
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This page is a summary of: HAVE Experience: An Investigation into VR Empathy for Panic Disorder, August 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE),
DOI: 10.1109/gem.2018.8516461.
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