Effects of VR-based Respiratory Training on Motor Reaction Time and Correctness, Stress Levels, Attention, Motor Skills, Postural Stability and Sleep Quality in Shift Healthcare Workers

"The Flowborne VR - Biofeedback Breathing Meditation game is an interactive training environment that guides the participant through a series of breathing exercises. The app adjusts the difficulty level and pace of the workout in real time based on the participant's physiological parameters, such as breathing rhythm.~Types of exercises in the game:~1. diaphragmatic breathing - the participant takes slow, controlled breaths, inhaling into the diaphragm and exhaling at a set pace. The game visualizes breathing through animations of water waves and background color changes.~2. rhythmic breathing - the participant sts his breathing rhythm to the changing visual and audio stimuli, allowing for synchronous breathing control.~3. Controlled exhalation lengthening - the participant learns the technique of slow exhalation of air to improve relaxation and reduce tension."

"* Diaphragmatic breathing - the conscious engagement of the diaphragm in the inhalation process.~* Controlled exhalation lengthening - a technique to lengthen the exhalation phase.~* Rhythmic breathing - synchronizing breathing with a set pace to improve breath control.~Structure of each session:~1. introductory phase (3 minutes)~ * Participants assume a comfortable sitting or lying position.~ * Brief instruction on proper breathing.~2. training phase (15 minutes).~ * Participants listen to relaxation music while focusing on the breathing techniques they learned before the session.~ * Breathing techniques used include those learned during the training: diaphragmatic breathing, controlled expiration lengthening, rhythmic breathing.~ 3 Relaxation phase (2 minutes)~ * Gradual exit from the training session, focusing attention on the sensations of the body and mind."