Heart rate variability biofeedback based on slow-paced breathing with immersive virtual reality nature scenery

Abstract: This study investigated the benefits of using a virtual nature environment to administer immersive heart rate variability biofeedback (HRV-BF) based on slow-paced breathing. We compared the virtual reality (VR)-based HRV-BF with a standard implementation in a randomized controlled experiment with 60 healthy employees. After a cognitive stress induction, the participants performed a single-session of HRV-BF before repeating the cognitive stressor task. VR-based versus standard HRV-BF was comparable in terms of biofeedback performance (cardiac coherence and cardiac vagal tone). However, the VR-based implementation buffered perceived stress in the subsequent stressor task, increased relaxation self-efficacy more, reduced mind wandering, helped participants focus on the present moment, and helped preserve attentional resources. Potential long-term effects and generalizability need to be assessed in future research

Standort
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Umfang
Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch
Anmerkungen
Frontiers in psychology. - 10 (2019) , 2172, ISSN: 1664-1078

Schlagwort
Natur
Virtuelle Realität
Herzfrequenzvariabilität
Biofeedback
Aufmerksamkeit

Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wo)
Freiburg
(wer)
Universität
(wann)
2020
Urheber

DOI
10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02172
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:25-freidok-1516919
Rechteinformation
Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
Letzte Aktualisierung
25.03.2025, 13:54 MEZ

Datenpartner

Dieses Objekt wird bereitgestellt von:
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Bei Fragen zum Objekt wenden Sie sich bitte an den Datenpartner.

Beteiligte

Entstanden

  • 2020

Ähnliche Objekte (12)