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A Screening Proposal for Zoom Dysmorphia in Virtual Settings
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: Received: 20 June 2023 / Approved: 21 June 2023 / Online: 21 June 2023 (08:41:57 CEST)
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Türk, C.B.; Mirza, F.N.; Kroumpouzos, G. A Screening Proposal for Zoom Dysmorphia in Virtual Settings. Life 2023, 13, 1678. Türk, C.B.; Mirza, F.N.; Kroumpouzos, G. A Screening Proposal for Zoom Dysmorphia in Virtual Settings. Life 2023, 13, 1678.
Abstract
Zoom dysmorphia (ZD) is a facial dysmorphia 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 the condition interferes with the 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.
Keywords
zoom dysmorphia; body dysmorphic disorder; screening; scale; questionnaire; telehealth; body image
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Psychiatry and Mental Health
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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