Implementing virtual reality into a mental health service: an example from Ireland
Shane Kirwan, Lisa Douglas, Aine Whyte, Frank Smith, John Creedon, Gráinne Donohue · British Journal of Healthcare Management · 2025
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.