Efficacy of virtual reality-based exposure therapy for the treatment of fear of flying: a systematic review

Abstract Previous research has shown that virtual reality (VR)-based exposure therapy is effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. However, more information regarding specific features this intervention for fear flying (FoF) needed. The primary aim systematic review was to update and analyse existing data on efficacy VR (VRET) FoF, providing optimal methodological conditions its administration. Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method employed select articles. PsycInfo, Medline Web Science were chosen as databases with a wide range publications related health psychology. Thirty-three eligible articles included review. Results showed participants’ decreased after being systematically exposed flight-related environments. VRET at least other evidence-based treatments, such cognitive behavioural (CBT) or vivo (IVET), therefore highly recommended alternative when IVET difficult administer, an excellent complement enhance CBT efficacy. Regarding sensory cues, addition motion feedback synchronised visual auditory cues during environments might improve but supporting statement still