A Screening Proposal for Zoom Dysmorphia in Virtual Settings

Autor: Cemre Büşra Türk, Fatima N. Mirza, George Kroumpouzos
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Life, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 1678 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-1729
DOI: 10.3390/life13081678
Popis: Zoom dysmorphia (ZD) is a facial dysmorphia that is triggered or aggravated by frequent virtual meetings. The frequent use of videoconferencing platforms has been linked to a distorted perception of facial images as individuals have an increased awareness of their appearance, given constant video feedback. As a result, dysmorphic concerns can develop. It is crucial to identify ZD as this condition interferes with an individual’s life and can trigger or aggravate body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). A standardized approach for screening ZD in non-psychiatric settings has yet to be defined. We discuss the features of ZD and the challenges of screening for ZD in a virtual setting. To facilitate the recognition of ZD in telehealth consultations, we propose a comprehensive ZD screening questionnaire that includes questions related to typical ZD features and a BDD-focused question. The questionnaire is concise and allows the identification of individuals with a potential ZD. A BDD assessment in such individuals should follow.
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