Why do you drink? Virtual reality as an experiential medium for the assessment of alcohol-dependent individuals.

摘要: The aim of this study is to assess social, personality and behaviors alcoholics using Virtual Reality (VR). Specifically, we defined a VR protocol the free NeuroVR software -- (http://www.neurovr.org) investigate following factors: drinking behaviors, intrapersonal factors (Emotional Management Self Esteem) environmental (Relational Competences Social Pressure). In preliminary evaluated difference between assessment methods by comparing with SCID - Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders in sample 20 alcohol-dependent individuals (10 experimental group + 10 control group) entering non-pharmacological outpatient treatment. data, obtained both qualitative quantitative analyses, confirm possibility patients: therapist obtains more critical data about attitudes less time. Further, reported significant improvement motivation change after protocol, not found group: apparently, experiential approach required makes patient active involved processes introspection change. A wider multicentric trial are now needed these results.