title: NeuroVR 1.5 in Practice: Actual Clinical Applications of the Open Source VR System.
abstract: At CT 2007, we presented NeuroVR (http://www.neurovr.org), a free virtual reality platform based on open-source software. The software allows non-expert users to adapt the content of 14 pre-designed virtual environments to the specific needs of the clinical or experimental setting. Following the feedbacks of the 700 users who downloaded the first version, we developed a new version - NeuroVR 1.5 - that improves the possibility for the therapist to enhance the patient's feeling of familiarity and intimacy with the virtual scene, by using external sounds, photos or videos. The key characteristics that make NeuroVR suitable for most clinical applications are the high level of control of the interaction with the tool, and the enriched experience provided to the patient. Actually, NeuroVR is used in the assessment and treatment of Obesity, Alcohol Abuse, Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, and Cognitive Rehabilitation.
authors: Applied Technology for Neuro-Psychology Lab, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, Milan, Italy.
authors: Giuseppe
authors: G
authors: Riva
authors: Laura
authors: L
authors: Carelli
authors: Andrea
authors: A
authors: Gaggioli
authors: Alessandra
authors: A
authors: Gorini
authors: Cinzia
authors: C
authors: Vigna
authors: Davide
authors: D
authors: Algeri
authors: Claudia
authors: C
authors: Repetto
authors: Simona
authors: S
authors: Raspelli
authors: Riccardo
authors: R
authors: Corsi
authors: Gianluca
authors: G
authors: Faletti
authors: Luca
authors: L
authors: Vezzadini
mesh_terms: D000437:Alcoholism; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D012984:Software; D014584:User-Computer Interface