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Understanding How Virtual Reality Can Support Mindfulness Practice: Mixed Methods Study

Understanding How Virtual Reality Can Support Mindfulness Practice: Mixed Methods Study

Understanding How Virtual Reality Can Support Mindfulness Practice: Mixed Methods Study

Authors of this article:

Elizabeth Seabrook1 Author Orcid Image ;   Ryan Kelly2 Author Orcid Image ;   Fiona Foley1 Author Orcid Image ;   Stephen Theiler3 Author Orcid Image ;   Neil Thomas1 Author Orcid Image ;   Greg Wadley2 Author Orcid Image ;   Maja Nedeljkovic1 Author Orcid Image
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