St John WA trials virtual reality to support paramedic recovery
St John WA is trialing a virtual reality program called RESET to help paramedics recover from PTSD and work-related psychological injuries. The program uses immersive scenarios to help frontline workers gradually re-engage with their professional environments.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the application of emerging technology in mental health rehabilitation for high-stress occupations.
This story discusses mental health and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
These are everyday tasks for people working in emergency services, but psychological injuries, like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), can make the smallest of acts almost impossible.
In an Australian-first, virtual reality (VR) is being trialled as a new tool to support frontline ambulance personnel recovering from these very conditions.
The Responder Emotional Support and Exposure Training (RESET) program is a virtual reality-assisted rehabilitation initiative currently being trialled at St John WA.
Developed with the Sydney Phobia Clinic , Marsh Mercer Benefits and Recovre , RESET helps participants gradually re-engage with situations that may have become difficult or distressing following injury at work.
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