Uma proposta de ferramenta para dessensibilização sistemática com apoio de realidade aumentada no tratamento de fobias

Abstract

This research aims to develop a platform in website format capable of integrating the technique of systematic desensitization used on the psychology area of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with the exposure based in Augmented Reality. Being the Augmented Reality as a replacement for in vivo exhibitions. After the creation of the platform, the research aims to evaluate if the platform is able to facilitate the work of psychologists who use the technique of systematic desensitization. Here, facilitate the work of therapists includes minimizing time, travel, costs and excluding real danger in addition to assisting therapists during therapy sessions. For this, the research used 12 participants graduates in psychology and who have knowledge and/or make use of the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as well as the systematic desensitization technique. These participants were submitted to an evaluative questionnaire in order to assess the usability and the applicability of the platform as well as to present a general feedback from the research. The results implied that the developed platform has good usability and provides comfort for those who use it and that the platform has potential to be used in real conditions, implying that the website facilitates the work of therapists in psychology clinics.