Virtual reality helps people stay fit and well through lockdown

Alessandro Siani

School of Biological Sciences

Press/Media: Research cited

Description

coverage of Dr Siani's study "Impact of the recreational use of virtual reality on physical and mental wellbeing during the Covid-19 lockdown".

The story was picked up by multiple UK an international news agencies, and translated in several languages including German, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, and French.

Period	30 May 2020 → 8 Mar 2021

Media coverage

Title	VR as a tool for physical and mental well-being is the new frontier of virtual reality
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	4news
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Italy
Date	30/05/20
Description	"Dr. Alessandro Siani , professor of Biology and Biochemistry at the University Of Portsmouth, an Italian excellence emigrated abroad but above all a technology enthusiast and "early adopter" of virtual reality, both in the recreational and educational fields, has started an interesting research. By involving hundreds of VR users through a short questionnaire, Dr. Siani wants to collect the experiences and opinions of the public regarding the use of virtual reality in this unique and in many ways dramatic period."
URL	https://4news.it/la-vr-come-strumento-per-il-benessere-fisico-e-mentale-la-nuova-frontiera-della-realta-virtuale/
Persons	Alessandro Siani

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Media contributions

Title	VR and Fitness Dr. Alessandro Siani conducts study at U. of Portsmouth
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	Techstination
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	8/03/21
Description	Interview with Alessandro Siani about his study on VR and fitness.
URL	https://www.techstination.com/interview.jsp?interviewId=4364
Persons	Alessandro Siani

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