Using virtual reality technology to prevent substance misuse and violence among university students: A pilot and feasibility study.
Objectives: New prevention approaches that use engaging and innovative technologies are needed to reduce high rates of substance use and violence among university students. The present study developed and pilot-tested virtual reality (VR) technology that presented university students with immersive...
| Publicado en: | Health Informatics Journal Vol. 30; no. 4; pp. 1 - 21 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Oct-Dec2024
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