Erweiterte Realität (XR) in der Behandlung von Übergewicht und Adipositas: Eine Delphi-Befragung zu Status Quo und Potenzial

Zusammenfassung

Ziel der Studie

In der Therapie von Übergewicht und Adipositas kann erweiterte Realität (XR) als unterstützendes Mittel für die Verhaltensänderung dienen. Diese Arbeit untersucht, wie Expert*innen den Mehrwert von XR einschätzen und welche kritischen Faktoren sie für Marktdurchdringung und Nutzung sehen.

Methodik

Eine Delphi-Befragung mit N=42 Expert*innen bewertete Mehrwert und Akzeptanz von 1) virtuellen Übungssituationen, 2) virtueller Körperexposition und 3) XR zur Motivationssteigerung in zwei Runden. Zudem wurden Preisvorstellungen marktverfügbarer Produkte geschätzt und kritische Faktoren im Freitext erhoben.

Ergebnisse

Der Mehrwert aller 3 Anwendungen wurde als mittel bis hoch eingeschätzt, wobei insbesondere nutzerfreundliche und stabile technische Umsetzung, therapeutische Begleitung und kohärente Therapiekonzepte betont wurden. Die Preisvorstellungen lagen im marktüblichen Bereich.

Schlussfolgerung

XR kann laut Expert*innen die Therapie von Übergewicht und Adipositas wirksam unterstützen. Erforderlich sind jedoch zielgruppengerechte, evidenzbasierte virtuelle Umgebungen.

abstract

Purpose

Extended reality (XR) can be used as a supportive tool for behavior change in the treatment of overweight and obesity. This study investigates how experts assess the added value of XR for the treatment of overweight and obesity, and identifies critical factors for market penetration and application.

Methods

A Delphi survey of experts was conducted. In two rounds, N=42 experts assessed the added value and acceptance of practitioners and patients of 1) virtual exposure and exercise situations, 2) virtual body exposure and 3) the use of XR to increase motivation. In addition, the panel estimated realistic prices for products on the market and commented critical factors for use.

Results

The added value of all three areas of application was rated as medium to high, with particular reference being made to the relevance of user-friendly and stable technical implementation, therapeutic support and coherent therapy concepts. Price expectations were within the usual market range.

Conclusion

According to experts, XR can effectively support the treatment of overweight and obesity. However, target group-oriented, evidence-based virtual environments are required.

Schlüsselwörter

Virtuelle Realität - Erweiterte Realität - Gewichtsmanagement - Adipositas

Keywords

virtual reality - extended reality - weight management - obesity

Publication History

Article published online:
15 September 2025

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