How can embodied live action VR experiences be used as therapeutic interventions in the health and social care space?

Key Points

• Live action embodied VR serves as a promising therapeutic intervention, enhancing empathy in health and social care sectors.
• Key findings indicate that participants in VR experiences show improved empathy scores by up to 25%, enhancing understanding.
• The observational analysis focuses on the integration of embodied VR into training programs for health, social care, and justice sectors.
• The findings suggest a need for larger scale studies to assess long-term impacts and practicality of VR in real-world settings.