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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2018.9.3.131

A convergence study on the influence of full immersion virtual reality on the autonomic nervous system of healthy adults  

Kang, Jong-Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, Catholic University of Pusan)
Kim, Chung-Yoo (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Catholic University of Pusan)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.9, no.3, 2018 , pp. 131-135 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of full immersion virtual reality (VR) on the autonomic nervous system. The study was conducted with 17 men in their 20s. The subjects were given full immersion VR content, and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals were measured for five minutes before and after the application of the full immersion VR. The autonomic nervous system was evaluated by analyzing the LF, HF, TP, and LF/HF ratio of the ECG signal. The obtained data was analyzed by conducting a paired sample t-test. After applying full immersion VR, the subjects' HF and TP decreased significantly, while their LF/HF ratio increased significantly. According to the results of this study, Full immersion VR provided stress to the autonomic nervous system, but the changes were within the normal range of healthy adults. Therefore, full immersion VR can be safely applied to healthy adults.
Keywords
Virtual reality; Full immersion; Autonomic nervous system; Sympathetic nervous system; Parasympathetic nervous system;
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