Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Eficacia de un programa de intervención basado en la exposición mediante realidad virtual en desplazados con trastorno por estrés postraumático (TEPT) en una ciudad de Colombia. (Spanish). |
| Alternate Title: |
Effectiveness of a virtual reality exposure-based intervention program in displaced individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in a Colombian City. (English) |
| Authors: |
Cabas Hoyos, Kattia, Martínez Mercado, Laura, Otero Suárez, Carmen |
| Source: |
Informes Psicológicos. ene-jun2025, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p110-125. 16p. |
| Subjects: |
Forced migration, Virtual reality, Repeated measures design, Cognitive therapy, Groupoids |
| Abstract (English): |
The cognitive-behavioral exposure technique is supported for treating trauma-related disorders. When combined with virtual reality, it provides a controlled and safe environment for application. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a virtual reality exposure-based intervention program in resettled displaced individuals with PTSD from Montería, Colombia. A quasi-experimental design with repeated measures (pre-post and 6-month follow-up) was used. A total of 23 victims of forced displacement were randomly assigned to two groups: one with virtual reality exposure (n=11) and one with imaginative exposure (n=12). Instruments on trauma, associated symptoms, and quality of life were applied. Results show that virtual reality reduces trauma symptoms such as re-experiencing and state anxiety while improving positive beliefs and physical and psychological health. The study highlights the validity of exposure programs in addressing trauma-related symptoms in displaced populations, discussing the findings in light of existing literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): |
La técnica de exposición cognitivo-conductual está respaldada para tratar trastornos traumáticos; al incluir la realidad virtual, proporciona un entorno controlado y seguro para su aplicación. Este estudio evaluó la eficacia de un programa de intervención basado en la exposición mediante realidad virtual en desplazados reasentados con trastorno por estrés postraumático (TEPT) de Montería, Colombia. Se empleó un diseño cuasiexperimental, de medidas repetidas (pre-post y seguimiento a 6 meses), participaron 23 víctimas de desplazamiento forzado reasentados, distribuidos aleatoriamente en dos grupos, uno con exposición a realidad virtual (n = 11) y otro con exposición en imaginación (n = 12). Se aplicaron instrumentos sobre trauma, síntomas asociados y calidad de vida. Los resultados evidencian que la realidad virtual reduce síntomas de trauma, como la rexperimentación y la ansiedad estado, mientras mejora creencias positivas, la salud física y psicológica. Se destaca la validez de programas de exposición para intervenir síntomas asociados con traumas en población desplazada, discutiendo los hallazgos en relación con la literatura existente. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
