Implementing virtual reality into a mental health service: an example from Ireland

Implementing technological innovations into practice can often be a challenge. In this article, Shane Kirwan and colleagues describe the successful implementation of a virtual reality exposure therapy intervention in a mental health setting, explaining key steps, such as needs assessment, stakeholder engagement and ensuring the appropriate standards.

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British Journal of Healthcare Management
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2025-12-22
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https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2025.0059
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Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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Implementing virtual reality into a mental health service: an example from Ireland

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Implementing virtual reality into a mental health service: an example from Ireland

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Abstract

Implementing technological innovations into practice can often be a challenge. In this article, Shane Kirwan and colleagues describe the successful implementation of a virtual reality exposure therapy intervention in a mental health setting, explaining key steps, such as needs assessment, stakeholder engagement and ensuring the appropriate standards.

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