title: Combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder: a case report using virtual reality exposure therapy with physiological monitoring.
abstract: The current report summarizes a case study from an Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project to compare the effects of virtual reality graded exposure therapy (VRGET) with cognitive behavioral group therapy in active-duty corpsmen. Details of the collaborative program between the Virtual Reality Medical Center (VRMC) and Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Virtual Reality Medical Center, 6160 Cornerstone C.E, #155, San Diego, CA 92121, USA. dpwcapt@aol.com
authors.forename: Dennis Patrick
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Kristy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Center
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: McLay
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pyne
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shilling
authors.forename: Brenda K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Wiederhold
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001143:Arousal; D001288:Attention; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003130:Combat Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D003887:Desensitization, Psychologic / Q000379:methods*; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019122:Meditation; D012881:Skin Temperature; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D018910:Video Games