Abstract
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In-person delivery of alcohol treatments was preferred by most participants.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling and 12-Step Facilitation Therapy were perceived the most acceptable treatments and Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and mobile VRT the least acceptable of currently available, alcohol treatments.
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Treatment familiarity and preferences, prior VR experience, mental health, treatment uptake attitudes and perceived stigma were linked to the acceptability of VRT.
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Psychoeducation and familiarisation processes in delivery protocols, and in-person delivery, could increase VRT’s acceptability in alcohol treatment.
In-person delivery of alcohol treatments was preferred by most participants.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Counselling and 12-Step Facilitation Therapy were perceived the most acceptable treatments and Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and mobile VRT the least acceptable of currently available, alcohol treatments.
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Treatment familiarity and preferences, prior VR experience, mental health, treatment uptake attitudes and perceived stigma were linked to the acceptability of VRT.
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Psychoeducation and familiarisation processes in delivery protocols, and in-person delivery, could increase VRT’s acceptability in alcohol treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Alcohol |
| Early online date | 9 Mar 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- Virtual Reality Therapy
- VRT
- Alcohol treatment
- Treatment acceptability
- Alcohol misuse