Virtual Reality Systems for Inpatient and Outpatient Therapeutic Settings
VTplus Virtual Reality Therapy Systems enable exposure and behavioral exercises for psychotherapeutic interventions in situations where real-world exposure is clinically indicated but unavailable or only feasible with considerable organizational effort.
VT+ VR Therapy Systems are designed for use in inpatient and outpatient therapeutic settings. They enable therapists to conduct well-controlled exposure and behavioral exercises, for example to support the treatment of anxiety disorders. This supports guideline-compliant exposure-based treatment when real-world exposure is not feasible.
VT+ VR Therapy Systems are developed by an experienced team of clinical psychologists, licensed behavioral therapists, neuroscientists, and human-technology interaction experts. The systems are easy to use thanks to system and exercise controls specifically developed for therapists.
Learn more about the scientific background and clinical applications of VR Therapy on our VR Therapy overview page ›.
Mobile VR Therapy System VT+ExpoCart3
- Compact, mobile turnkey system with integrated therapist control
- Optimized for outpatient use
- VR headset with room-scale tracking for flexible movement and exercise areas
Inpatient VR Therapy System VT+ExpoCart2
- Optimized for inpatient clinical settings
- VR headset with fixed tracking and optional eye tracking
- Swivel-mounted monitors and lockable storage compartment
- Expandable for peripheral physiological data acquisition, research data collection, biofeedback and neurofeedback
VTplus VR Therapy Systems – Key Features
- Turnkey VR therapy system for virtual reality-assisted treatment
- System and exercise control specifically developed for therapists
- Fully harmonized VR, software, and hardware components
- Integrated therapist interface and structured session documentation
- Individually controllable, interactive behavioral and exposure exercises in virtual reality
- Repeatable, individually adjustable exposure steps
- Scientifically evaluated usability and suitability for routine clinical use
- Commissioning, user instruction, system maintenance, software maintenance, and support
- CE-marked medical device, registered in the BfArM Medical Device Information Database
Optional equipment includes, among other features, eye-tracking, integration of an additional touch-screen data acquisition computer, and storage and encrypted transmission of session and research data.
Interactive Virtual Environments for Exposure and Behavioral Exercises
VTplus exposure systems include interactive virtual environments with a wide range of behavioral exercises that can be adjusted in intensity and repeated as needed. The system includes exercises on fear of heights, fear of spiders, fear of flying, claustrophobia, social interactions, fear of public speaking or job interviews, among others. The system is controlled via a uniform closed touchscreen user interface.
The virtual scenarios are three-dimensional and interactive computer simulations which the therapist can control in detail depending on the course of the therapy exercise. The patient experiences them with the help of a VR headset with stereoscopic image presentation and headphones – and can interact with the virtual environment both through body movement and via an interaction controller.
The virtual environments developed and scientifically validated by VTplus provide exposure and behavioral exercises with a wide range of interaction and variation options. The scenarios can be used with the VR exposure systems VT+ExpoCart2 / VT+ExpoCart3 as well as with the VR research systems such as VT+Lab / HMD / PowerWall / CAVE.
Benefits of exposure and behavioral exercises using virtual reality
- Complete and detailed control of the situation by the therapist
- Freely repeatable and individually adjustable exposure steps
- Exercises independent of weather and environment without additional preparation effort
- Exercises in varying and individually adaptable contexts
- Extensive documentation of virtual scenarios for session preparation
- Lower barrier to entry for virtual exposure exercises
- Exposure therapy using virtual reality is recommended for anxiety disorders when in vivo exposure is not feasible; see also: S3 guideline on the treatment of anxiety disorders ››
VTplus GmbH Service
VTplus complements its systems with a comprehensive range of services:
- Consulting
- Financing / leasing
- User instruction / application support / ongoing support
- User training and training courses
- Warranty extension / electronics insurance
- Maintenance / safety inspection
Are you interested in using virtual reality in your clinic or practice?
We are happy to advise you on therapeutic VR systems, applications, costs, financing options, and training opportunities. Contact us by phone, email, or via our contact form.
You can also find supplementary information on clinical users, research applications, and publications in our References › section.
Further Applications of VTplus VR Systems:
VTplus VR complete systems can also be used for training and coaching as well as for empirical research ranging from basic research to therapeutic research. We would be happy to advise you on other possible uses of virtual reality.
For more information on the applications and on scientific studies, please visit the information portal CyberSession.Info ›› under Therapy with Virtual Reality ››.