Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Based Mindfulness Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the psychological effects of virtual reality-based mindfulness interventions (VRbMIs) using data from 35 studies published between 2023 and 2025. The authors report that VRbMIs are associated with significant reductions in negative affect and increases in state mindfulness, while effects on depression, stress, and anxiety were small to moderate and statistically nonsignificant. The resource highlights methodological heterogeneity across included studies and calls for standardized reporting and larger trials to strengthen the evidence base.
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@article{allodium:3fae4e7d38d64e20,
title = {Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Based Mindfulness Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.2196/90003},
url = {https://doi.org/10.2196/90003}
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TY - JOUR TI - Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Based Mindfulness Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.2196/90003 UR - https://doi.org/10.2196/90003 ER -
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Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Based Mindfulness Interventions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (n.d.). PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.2196/90003
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