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Technology Configurations and Adherence in Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness: A Systematic Review of Headsets, Wearables, Software, and Therapeutic Applications

Moreira Moisés, Carvalho Vitor, Duque Duarte · Applied Sciences · 2026 · Review or conceptual paper

Original publication

Recorded summary

Fifteen reports used varied hardware and adherence definitions. The review found no otherwise-matched trial isolating the effect of adding a wearable on adherence in its eligible set.

Recorded limitations

Review of headset and wearable configurations.

Evidence and provenance

Chapter Trust Factor uses a minimum of three distinct qualifying studies. Publication records retain their own evidence and assessment.

Study design and assessment
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The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
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https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

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The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
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https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
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title
Technology Configurations and Adherence in Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness: A Systematic Review of Headsets, Wearables, Software, and Therapeutic Applications
journal
Applied Sciences
neurotransmitters
None recorded
year
2026
authors
Moreira Moisés, Carvalho Vitor, Duque Duarte
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Review or conceptual paper
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doi
10.3390/app16167943
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collections

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Mindfulness and biofeedback

targets
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1
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summary
Fifteen reports used varied hardware and adherence definitions. The review found no otherwise-matched trial isolating the effect of adding a wearable on adherence in its eligible set.
limitation
Review of headset and wearable configurations.
citation Count
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study Design Assessment
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peer-reviewed-study
peer Reviewed
true
basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

paper Trust Assessment
score
1
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Paper
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assessed
randomized Controlled Trial
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blinding
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peer Reviewed
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basis
The publication is a peer-reviewed journal study or review. A qualifying randomised comparison was not verified in the assessed source.
sources

https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

review Scope
Existing publication-specific assessments and bibliographic indexing; no blanket full-text appraisal.
assessed At
2026-11-05
display Crosses
1
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chapter Entries
  1. title
    Technology Configurations and Adherence in Virtual Reality-Based Mindfulness: A Systematic Review of Headsets, Wearables, Software, and Therapeutic Applications
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    10.3390/app16167943
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    Moreira Moisés, Carvalho Vitor, Duque Duarte
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    Review or conceptual paper
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    https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

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    Fifteen reports used varied hardware and adherence definitions. The review found no otherwise-matched trial isolating the effect of adding a wearable on adherence in its eligible set.
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    Review of headset and wearable configurations.
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    https://doi.org/10.3390/app16167943

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Review of headset and wearable configurations.
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