Virtual reality in neuroscience research and therapy

    Authors

    C. J. Bohil; B. Alicea;F. A. Biocca

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Nat. Rev. Neurosci.

    Keywords

    POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; HUMAN SPATIAL NAVIGATION; GRADED EXPOSURE; THERAPY; HIPPOCAMPAL PLACE CELLS; PHANTOM LIMB PAIN; PROOF-OF-CONCEPT; STROKE REHABILITATION; IN-VIVO; BRAIN; FMRI; Neurosciences

    Abstract

    Virtual reality (VR) environments are increasingly being used by neuroscientists to simulate natural events and social interactions. VR creates interactive, multimodal sensory stimuli that offer unique advantages over other approaches to neuroscientific research and applications. VR's compatibility with imaging technologies such as functional MRI allows researchers to present multimodal stimuli with a high degree of ecological validity and control while recording changes in brain activity. Therapists, too, stand to gain from progress in VR technology, which provides a high degree of control over the therapeutic experience. Here we review the latest advances in VR technology and its applications in neuroscience research.

    Journal Title

    Nature Reviews Neuroscience

    Volume

    12

    Issue/Number

    12

    Publication Date

    1-1-2011

    Document Type

    Review

    Language

    English

    First Page

    752

    Last Page

    762

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000297324900011

    ISSN

    1471-003X

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