Use of augmented reality in mental health-related conditions: A systematic review
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Objective: Augmented reality (AR) is a relatively new technology that merges virtual and physical environments, augmenting one's perception of reality. AR creates a computer-generated environment that evokes a unique perception of reality, where real and virtual objects are registered with one another, which operates interactively and in real time. Recently, the medical application of AR technology has dramatically increased with other assisted technologies, from training to clinical practice. The ability to manipulate the real environment extensively has given AR interventions an advantage over traditional approaches. In this study, we aim to conduct a systematic review of the use of AR to have a better understanding of how the use of AR may affect patients with mental health-related conditions when combined with gamification. Method: This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines by searching Pubmed and Web of Science databases. Results and Conclusion: We identified 48 relevant studies that fulfill the criteria. The studies were grouped into four categories: Neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety and phobia, psychoeducation & well-being, and procedural & pain management. Our results revealed the effectiveness of AR in mental health-related conditions. However, the heterogeneity and small sample sizes demonstrate the need for further research with larger sample sizes and high-quality study designs.
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A systematic review concentrating on mental health applications of AR did not reveal any applications of AR in either treatment or assessment of depression.
“a systematic review concentrating on the mental health applications of AR did not reveal any applications of this particular IMT modality in either the treatment or the assessment of depression [53].”
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Self-citation
- Authors
- Bakır, Ç. N., Abbas, S. O., Sever, E., Özcan Morey, A., Aslan Genç, H., & Mutluer, T.
- Affiliations
- Koç University (TR)
- Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Psychiatry, Koç University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Corresponding author
- Mutluer, Tuba
- Venue
- DIGITAL HEALTH
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2023-01
- Volume
- 9
- Pages
- 20552076231203649-20552076231203649
- ISSN
- 2055-2076 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC10542245
- OpenAlex
- W4387197558
- Cited by
- 45
- References
- 69
- Citations by year
- 2026: 11 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 1
- FWCI
- 1.17
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Digital Health (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Augmented Reality Applications
- Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Keywords
- augmented reality, mental health, gamification, neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety, phobia, psychoeducation, well-being, procedural pain management, virtual reality intervention
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