Evaluating the impact of virtual reality on reducing restrictive practices in psychiatric wards  

作　　者：Akpoveta Eguono Deborah Uchenna Esther Okpete Haewon Byeon 

机构地区：[1]Department of Medical Centre,Alex Ekwueme Federal University,Ndufu-Alike Ikwo 1111,Ebonyi State,Nigeria [2]Department of Digital Anti-aging Healthcare(BK21),Inje University,Gimhae 50834,South Korea

出　　处：《World Journal of Psychiatry》2025年第2期268-273,共6页世界精神病学杂志(英文)

基　　金：Supported by Basic Science Research Program Through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)Funded by the Ministry of Education,No.NRF-RS-2023-00237287 and No.NRF-2021S1A5A8062526;Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Projects,No.2021RIS-003.

摘　　要：This manuscript critically evaluates the randomized controlled trial(RCT)conducted by Phiri et al,which assessed the effectiveness of virtual reality(VR)training for psychiatric staff in reducing restrictive practices(RPs).Specifically,this RCT investigated the impact of VR on the handling of aggressive patients by psychiatric staff compared to traditional training methods.Despite significant reductions in perceived discrimination in the VR group,there were no major improvements in self-efficacy or anxiety levels.The system usability scale rated the VR platform highly,but it did not consistently outperform traditional training methods.Indeed,the study shows the potential for VR to reduce RPs,although fluctuations in RP rates suggest that external factors,such as staff turnover,influenced the outcomes.This manuscript evaluates the study’s methodology,results,and broader implications for mental health training.Additionally,it highlights the need for more comprehensive research to establish VR as a standard tool for psychiatric staff education,focusing on patient care outcomes and real-world applicability.Finally,this study explores future research di-rections,technological improvements,and the potential impact of policies that could enhance the integration of VR in clinical training.

关 键 词：Virtual reality Restrictive practices Psychiatric wards De-escalation techniques Staff training Generalized anxiety disorder System usability scale Burnout prevention 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]