Implementing virtual reality into a mental health service: an example from Ireland
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- 2 January 2026
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Healthcare Management
- Vol. 32 (1) , 1-6
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.Keywords
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