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, stakeholde...

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Published in:British Journal of Healthcare Management Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors: Kirwan, Shane, Douglas, Lisa, Whyte, Aine, Smith, Frank, Creedon, John, Donohue, Gráinne
Format: tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Jan2026
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Summary: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.