Stanford Medicine School is integrating virtual reality into its training courses with its Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology (VR-IT) Clinic. The clinic, led by Kim Bullock, the clinic’s director, looks to use virtual reality and other immersive technologies as a tool to treat psychological illnesses such as social anxiety, eating disorders, and complex trauma, amongst many others.
Utilizing immersive technologies, Professor Bullock and her team combine immersive treatments with traditional methods, such as mindfulness-based therapies and cognitive approaches, with a long-term personable approach to patients.
Currently, the clinic provides world-class services such as exposure therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and even habit reversal training. Founded by Dr. Bullock, the clinic is well supported by an expert team in psychiatry and behavioral sciences. Dr. Bullock is also a leader in telehealth services using extended reality technologies and is a published author in Cambridge and Oxford Press.
In conclusion, immersive technology’s role in healthcare and clinics like the VR-IT clinic mentioned in this article is mighty. We should expect more clinics to use the technology in the future as more studies are released on its impact. Check out our intelligence platform for more information on virtual reality and immersive technology’s role in healthcare.
