Research Articles
Ensuring Precision in Digital Neurology: A Comprehensive Framework for Reliability Testing of Virtual Reality Cognitive Assessment Tools
This article provides a systematic examination of the reliability and validity testing frameworks for Virtual Reality (VR) cognitive assessment tools, tailored for researchers and drug development professionals.
From Maze to Model: Comparing Rodent Behavior in Real and Virtual Environments for Advanced Neuroscience and Drug Development
This article provides a comprehensive analysis for researchers and drug development professionals on the evolving paradigms of rodent behavioral testing, contrasting traditional real-world mazes with emerging virtual and AI-driven models.
Validating Virtual Reality Social Paradigms for Autism Research: From Foundational Theory to Clinical Application
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the validation process for Virtual Reality (VR) social interaction paradigms in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research.
Validating Virtual Reality: Establishing Concurrent Validity for the VR Multiple Errands Test in Assessing Real-World Functioning
This article examines the concurrent validity of the Virtual Reality Multiple Errands Test (VR MET) as an ecologically valid tool for assessing real-world executive functioning.
Validating Virtual Reality Biomarkers for Mental Disorders: A New Frontier in Objective Diagnosis and Drug Development
This article explores the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR)-derived biomarkers in creating objective, biologically-grounded diagnostic tools for mental disorders.
Virtual Reality vs. Real-World Navigation: A Neuroscientific Comparison for Clinical and Research Applications
This article synthesizes current research on the neural correlates of spatial navigation in virtual reality (VR) versus real-world environments, tailored for researchers, neuroscientists, and drug development professionals.
Beyond the Clinic: How VR is Outperforming Traditional Neuropsychological Tests in Sensitivity and Ecological Validity
This article systematically compares the sensitivity and validity of Virtual Reality (VR)-based neuropsychological assessments against traditional tools like the MoCA and ACE-III.
Psychometric Validation of Immersive VR for Executive Function: A New Paradigm for Biomedical Research and Clinical Assessment
This article synthesizes current evidence and methodologies for the psychometric validation of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) assessments of executive functioning (EF), a critical cognitive domain for mental health and neurological...
VRET vs. In-Vivo Exposure Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Efficacy, Applications, and Future Directions in Clinical Practice
This article provides a comprehensive analysis for researchers and clinical professionals on the comparative effectiveness of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) and traditional In-Vivo Exposure Therapy (IVET).
Validating the Virtual Reality Everyday Assessment Lab: Enhanced Ecological Validity in Neuropsychological Testing and Clinical Research
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the validation of the Virtual Reality Everyday Assessment Lab (VR-EAL) against traditional paper-and-pencil neuropsychological batteries.