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Development and usability of VRainSUD’s cognitive training virtual reality platform for substance use disorders

2025-05-07Journal article Open access
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datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas::Ciências da Saúde
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
datacite.subject.sdg04:Educação de Qualidade
datacite.subject.sdg17:Parcerias para a Implementação dos Objetivos
dc.contributor.authorCaetano, Tânia
dc.contributor.authorPinho, Maria Salomé
dc.contributor.authorFreire, Hugo
dc.contributor.authorMota, Dany
dc.contributor.authorRamadas, Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorLopes,Jessica
dc.contributor.authorFreire-Santos, Filipa
dc.contributor.authorDixe, Maria dos Anjos
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-04T14:48:49Z
dc.date.available2025-09-04T14:48:49Z
dc.date.issued2025-05-07
dc.descriptionAcknowledgements We would like to give special thanks to the computer engineers (Hugo Freire and Dany Mota) who developed the VR platform software. Moreover, we would like to thank the participants who participated in the usability tests and who provided us with valuable feedback to improve the VR platform.
dc.descriptionArticle number - 15942
dc.description.abstractCognitive deficits have been shown to increase the likelihood of relapse in individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). As such, cognitive training programs are important interventions for this population. In this study, we describe the development and test the usability of a virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive training program for individuals with SUD – VRainSUD. A total of 17 patients receiving inpatient treatment for SUD at an Addiction Treatment Center agreed to participate in the study. Participants completed 9 tasks designed to test the platform’s usability. The key performance indicators (e.g., time to complete the task) as well as any relevant observations were recorded. Finally, each participant completed a brief survey and the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ). VRainSUD was considered easy and pleasant to use but additional instructions were required on certain cognitive training tasks. The total PSSUQ score confirmed an overall high level of satisfaction concerning the platform’s usability (2.72 ± 1.92). Among the three subscales, system usefulness presented the most satisfactory score (1.76 ± 1.37) and information quality presented the least satisfactory score (3.00 ± 1.95). Changes were made to the platform to improve the on-screen information and instructions. Overall, participants showed interest in integrating VRainSUD into their standard treatment. Despite limited prior VR experience, they quickly adapted to the controllers and navigation. VRainSUD can be a potentially successful add-on to SUD treatment.eng
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dc.identifier.citationCaetano, T., Pinho, M.S., Freire, H. et al. Development and usability of VRainSUD’s cognitive training virtual reality platform for substance use disorders. Sci Rep 15, 15942 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00922-6
dc.identifier.doi10.1038/s41598-025-00922-6
dc.identifier.eissn2045-2322
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/13983
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherSpringer Nature
dc.relation.hasversionhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-00922-6
dc.relation.ispartofScientific Reports
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectCognitive training
dc.subjectSubstance use disorders
dc.subjectUsability testing
dc.subjectVirtual reality
dc.subjectVRrainSUD
dc.titleDevelopment and usability of VRainSUD’s cognitive training virtual reality platform for substance use disorderseng
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.titleScientific Reports
oaire.citation.volume15
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person.familyNameDixe
person.givenNameMaria dos Anjos
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