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Browsing by Author "Almeida, Raquel Simões de"

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  • Forest bathing environments in virtual reality: enhancing well-being through immersive nature experiences
    Publication . Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Marques, António; Pereira, Javier
    The present study proposes an innovative approach to promote wellbeing by developing forest bathing environments in virtual reality (VR). Forest bathing, a practice rooted in traditional Japanese culture, involves immersing oneself in a forest atmosphere to enhance physical and mental health. VR technology enables the opportunity to recreate and simulate these natural environments, allowing individuals to experience the benefits of forest bathing regardless of their physical location and limitations of physical access to natural environments. This study aims to design and evaluate the effectiveness of a VR forest bathing environment in improving well-being, stress reduction, and overall relaxation.
    2023-10Conference object Unknown Show more
  • Self-management web application for persons with schizophrenia
    Publication . Domingues, José; Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Martins, Constantino; Fonseca, Nuno; Santos, Joaquim; Marques, António; Pereira, Javier
    This paper describes a web-based application with the purpose of improving the selfmanagement of people with schizophrenia. The main objective with the creation of a web application for mental health management was to provide easy and convenient access to resources, information, and tools that can help individuals manage their mental health issues more effectively and with greater autonomy. The application integrates different functionalities, such as stress management system, problem solving tools, medication control, symptoms monitoring and social interaction. In addition to self-management, the application facilitates interaction between the person with schizophrenia and the health professional through telemonitoring systems, reducing risks and increasing the patient’s quality of life.
    2023-10Conference object Open access Show more
  • The use of artificial intelligence in interactive virtual reality adaptive environments with real-time biofeedback applied to phobias psychotherapy
    Publication . Gomes, Paulo Veloso; Sá, Vítor J.; Donga, João; Marques, António; Gomes, Bárbara; Almeida, Raquel Simões de; Pereira, Javier
    Exposure therapy is a type of psychotherapy where the patient is gradually exposed to a fear situation. Patients may present different degrees of phobia, and the degree of phobia of each patient changes throughout the treatment. The use of Interactive Virtual Reality Adaptive Environments, where the interaction is personalized through real-time biofeedback mechanisms, allows the environment to adapt to the patients and their evolution throughout the treatment. The Artificial Intelligence affective algorithms continuously monitor the patient’s behavioral data and physiological responses to adjust the intensity and number of the stimuli. This real-time adaptation aims to personalize and optimize the exposure process, gradually desensitizing patients to their fears
    2023-10Conference object Open access Show more