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Virtual reality breaks for stress reduction among graduate and dental students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) has been proposed as an effective tool for reducing stress but has not been tested among trainees experiencing high academic pressures. Flowborne is a free VR application that guides users in diaphragmatic breathing within a calming virtual environment. Rhythmic breathing stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to lower heart rate, anxiety, and stress. This study suggested that participants perceive VR biofeedback as a promising tool for enhancing relaxation in an academic setting. .

Source: AJP Advances in Physiology Education

DOI: 10.1152/advan.00014.2025

Authors: Ellee Grosser, Rachel D. Torres, Laura Weingartner, Daniela Terson de Paleville

Institution: University of Louisville

Language: English

Topic: Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: American Physiological Society