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100			_aTahir, Sheza _9124015
245			_aExamining the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Stress Management / _cSheza Tahir
264			_aIslamabad : _bSMME- NUST; _c2024.
300			_a64p. _bSoft Copy _c30cm
500			_aVirtual Reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in healthcare management, with recent studies exploring its effectiveness in addressing various psychological and physiological disorders. Stress is prevalent in modern society, necessitating effective strategies for its management. While sports and extended reality (XR) gaming have shown promising effects on mental health, this study aims to investigate the effectiveness of VR in reducing stress by comparing conventional and VR-based relaxation techniques using HRV parameters and EEG responses. A total of 40 participants (28 males, 12 females) with a mean age of 25 ± 3.21 years participated in the study. Baseline recordings were obtained, followed by a stress phase induced by a timed IQ quiz. Participants were then randomly assigned to either VR-based relaxation or conventional relaxation techniques. Both relaxation methods significantly improved heart rate variability (HRV) and decreased sympathetic dominance, indicating enhanced adaptability to stress and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS).However, VR-based relaxation resulted in a more pronounced decrease in heart rate and a significant reduction in the LF/HF ratio compared to conventional relaxation, suggesting a deeper state ofxv relaxation. Furthermore, VR-based relaxation led to a significant increase in the alpha-to-beta ratio, indicating a calmer mental state compared to non-VR relaxation. Notable changes were also recorded in Alpha Power in the frontal channels and Beta Power across all channels, suggesting greater effectiveness in inducing PNS activation and recovery.
650			_aMS Robotics and Intelligent Machine Engineering _9119486
700			_aSupervisor : Dr. Sara Ali _9119733
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