Exploring Therapeutic Outcomes Through Dyadic Interactions: The Role of Patient-Avatar Dynamics in Avatar Therapy

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This study explores how virtual reality avatar therapy (AT) can improve therapeutic outcomes for schizophrenia patients with treatment-resistant symptoms. By engaging in structured interactions with a virtual avatar representing their auditory hallucinations, patients can potentially alter their responses and reduce symptoms. The research highlights the role of specific interaction patterns—dyads—between patients and avatars in predicting positive therapy results, suggesting that focusing on the quality of these interactions could enhance therapeutic effectiveness.

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