For the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), early diagnosis and
unconditionally correct management at the initial stage of the disease are very important …

Aim Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a highly prevalent and significant cause of disability
which is often resistant to pharmacological management. Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging …

Virtual reality (VR) allows users to embody any possible avatar. Previous work found that the
appearance of avatars can change our perception and behavior. Such behavioral changes …

Avatars in virtual reality (VR) enable embodied experiences and induce the Proteus effect—
a shift in behavior and attitude to mimic one's digital representation. Previous work found …

The aim of the study is to assess the enjoyment and intensity of physical exercise while
practicing physical activity (PA) in immersive virtual reality (IVR) using innovative training …

Background Numerous recommendations from pulmonary scientific societies indicate the
need to implement rehabilitation programs for patients after COVID-19. The aim of this study …

Recent years have seen a growing research interest towards designing computer-assisted
health interventions aiming to improve mental health services. Digital technologies are …

Virtual Reality (VR) is a promising technology for implementing personalized, motivating and
controlled rehabilitation scenarios. Although its clear potential benefits, VR has been poorly …

Abstract In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) has become a valuable tool in rehabilitation
and sports training applications. New technologies offer opportunities to combine various …

Background and objectives Emerging research supports virtual reality use with people with
dementia in the community, but is limited to this area, warranting further investigation in …