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• Lopes, M. K. S., De Jesus Jr, B. J., Rosanne, O. M., Pardini, S., APPEL L., Smith, C., & Falk, T. H. (2024). Stop to smell the virtual roses: a mixed-methods pilot study on the impact of multisensory virtual reality nature experiences on feelings of relaxation. Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 5, 1451704. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality/articles/10.3389/frvir.2024.1451704/full

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• Aternali A.*, Lumsden-Ruegg H, APPEL L, Hitzig SL, Mayo AL and Katz J (2024) Case Report: Reduction in post-amputation phantom limb pain intensity accompanying the onset of phantom limb telescoping. Front. Pain Res. 5:1409352. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1409352

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• Pardini S.*, Kim, S., Lopes M.*, Jesus Jr. B.*, Smith, C., APPEL L., (2024) SafeVRwards: Designing a complementary virtual reality module to the Safewards framework intended to relax and manage conflict in mental health wards. BMJ Open Quality 2024;13:e002769. doi: 10.1136/bmjoq-2024-002769

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• Tesfaye, E.*, Garito, I.*, Calabia, D.*, Lewis S., Schlosser R., APPEL L. (2024) Using virtual reality to manage pain and anxiety during dental treatments in patients with stroke: A case series. SAGE Open Medical Case Reports. 2024;12. doi:10.1177/2050313X241249910

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• Garito, I. P.*, Lewis-Fung, S., Lawson, B.*, Gray, HG*, Smith C, APPEL L. (2024) Opportunities for Managing Pain and Anxiety in the Intensive Care Unit Using Virtual Reality: Perspectives from Bedside Care Providers. Journal of Medical Extended Reality. Mar 1;1(1):53-64. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmxr.2023.0007 

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• APPEL L., Appel, E., Lewis S., Appel, J., Kisonas, E., Rosenberg, J., and Smith, C. (2024) Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Quality of Life of Inpatients With Dementia in Acute Care: Randomized Controlled Trial (VRCT). J Med Internet Res. 2024;26:e51758 doi: 10.2196/51758

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• APPEL L., Saryazdi R.*, Lewis S., Garcia-Gilier E.*, Q. K., Garito I.*, Tesfaye E.*, Campos, J. (2023) VRx@Home Pilot: Can Virtual Reality Therapy Impact Quality of Life for People with Dementia Living at Home? IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics. pp. 4542-4549, doi: 10.1109/SMC53992.2023.10394094.

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• Lewis-Fung, S., Tchao, D., Gray, H. G.*, Nguyen, E., Pardini, S.*, Harris, L. R., ... & APPEL L. (2023) Designing Virtual Reality Exposure Scenarios to Treat Anxiety in People with Epilepsy: Phase 2 of the AnxEpiVR Clinical Trial Authors. Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 4, 1209535. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2023.1209535/full

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• Tchao, D., Gray, G. H.*, Lewis S., Pardini, S.*, Harris, R. L., APPEL L. (2023) Describing Epilepsy-Related Anxiety to Inform the Design of a Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy: Results from Phase 1 of the AnxEpiVR Clinical Trial. Epilepsy and Behaviour Reports https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebr.2023.100588    

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• Gray, G. H.*, Tchao, D., Lewis S., Pardini, S.*, Harris, R. L., APPEL L. (2023) Virtual Reality Therapy for People With Epilepsy and Related Anxiety (AnxEpiVR): Protocol for a Three-Phase Pilot Clinical Trial. JMIR Research Protocols: https://www.researchprotocols.org/2023/1/e41523

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• APPEL L., Recknagel, J., Lewis, S., Kisonas, E., (2022) VRCHIVE: Experiences conducting an online workshop teaching intergenerational participants to create virtual reality films about their lives during the COVID pandemic. Educational Gerontology. 1-26. URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/03601277.2022.2039848

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• APPEL L., Appel, E., Lewis, S., Cheng, L., (2022) Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation (VR2) – Evaluating VR as Therapy to Manage Responsive Behaviours in Veterans Living in Long-term Care. (p.170) Frontiers in Virtual Reality URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2021.724020/full

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• APPEL L., Ali, S.*, Narang, T.*, Mozeson, K.*, Orchanian-Cheff, A., Campos, J. (2021) Virtual Reality to Promote Wellbeing in Persons with Dementia: A Scoping Review. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering (RATE) URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/20556683211053952 

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• APPEL L., Appel, E., Kisonas, E., Pasat, Z.*, Mozeson, K.*, Vemulakonda, J.*, & Sheng, L. Q. (2021) Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation (VR 2)-Introducing VR-therapy for Veterans with Dementia-Challenges and Rewards of the Therapists Behind the Scenes. Frontiers in Virtual Reality URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/frvir.2021.720523

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• APPEL L, Kisonas, E., Appel, E., Klein, J.*, Bartlett, D.*, Rosenberg J, Smith, CN. (2021) Administering Virtual Reality Therapy to Manage Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Dementia Admitted to an Acute Care Hospital: Results of a Pilot Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Form Res 5(2):e22406 doi: 10.2196/22406 URL: https://formative.jmir.org/2021/2/e22406

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• APPEL L., Kisonas, E., Appel, E., Bartlett, D.*, Klein, J.*, Rosenberg, J., and, Smith, C. (2020). Introducing virtual reality therapy for inpatients with dementia admitted to an acute care hospital: learnings from a pilot to pave the way to a randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud 6, 166. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-020-00708-9

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• APPEL L., Appel, E Bogler, O.*, Wiseman, M.*, Cohen, L.*, Ein, N.*, Abrams, H., Campos, J. (2020). Frail older adults can benefit from immersive Virtual Reality experiences: A feasibility study. Frontiers in Medicine, Geriatric Medicine https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2019.00329/full