How can embodied live action VR experiences be used as therapeutic interventions in the health and social care space? | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
How can embodied live action VR experiences be used as therapeutic interventions in the health and social care space?
Puntos clave
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.
Resumen
This paper presents my research commercialisation through spin in Sensalience, and discusses the use of live action embodied VR for use in empathy training in Health the and Social Care and Justice sectors.