Virtual Body Image Exercises for People with Obesity – Results on Eating Behavior and Body Perception of the ViTraS Pilot Study
Kathrin Gemesi
Nina Döllinger
Natascha-Alexandra Weinberger
Erik Wolf
David Mal
Sebastian Keppler
Stephan Wenninger
Emily Bader
Carolin Wienrich
Claudia Luck-Sikorski
Marc Erich Latoschik
Johann Habakuk Israel
Mario Botsch
Christina Holzapfel
Abstract
A negative body image can have an impact on developing and maintaining obesity. Using virtual reality (VR) to conduct cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an innovative approach to treat people with obesity. This multicenter non-randomized pilot study examined the feasibility and the effect on eating behavior and body perception of a newly developed VR system to conduct body image exercises.
Type
Journal article
Publication
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making