NO-FEAR Airlines: A Computer-aided Self-help Treatment for Flying Phobia

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:219:197-201.

Abstract

In vivo exposure is the treatment of choice for specific phobias. However, this treatment is linked to a number of limitations in its implementation. Therefore, it is important to develop strategies for improving treatment adherence, acceptance, and dissemination of evidence-based treatments. Information and Communication Technologies, specifically, computerized programs boast advantages in treating flying phobia. NO-FEAR Airlines is a Computer-aided Self-help Treatment for this problem, which can be self-applied via Internet. NO-FEAR Airlines treatment protocol comprises three therapeutic components: psychoeducation, exposure and overlearning. Exposure is carried out through 6 scenarios that are composed by images and real sounds related to a flight in process. The aim of the present work is to describe NO-FEAR Airlines program.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aircraft*
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods
  • Fear / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Implosive Therapy / methods
  • Internet*
  • Overlearning
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Phobic Disorders / psychology*
  • Phobic Disorders / therapy*
  • Self Care / methods*
  • Self Care / psychology*
  • Software*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods*