Virtual reality-based training for mental health staff: a novel approach to increase empathy, compassion, and subjective understanding of service user experience

Abstract Background Mental health service users report that staff empathy is key to developing positive therapeutic relationships but promoting empathy in staff training is challenging. Staff may struggle to maintain their compassion, particularly in challenging settings, and have limited clinical c...

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Main Authors: Simon Riches, Hannah Iannelli, Lisa Reynolds, Helen L. Fisher, Sean Cross, Chris Attoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:Advances in Simulation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41077-022-00217-0