Advances in medical technologies and clinical practice book series,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 246 - 268
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
Dementia
cases
are
rising
along
with
the
elderly
population.
Thus,
alternative
methods
to
pharmacological
treatment
increasingly
sought
improve
quality
of
life
these
people.
Among
interventions,
effects
music-based
therapies
(MBT)
on
symptoms
dementia
and
use
digital
technologies
mediate
enhance
non-pharmacological
being
studied.
The
MBT
contributes
reduction
neuropsychiatric
is
associated
stimulation
specific
cognitive
functions.
Meanwhile,
aim
support
people
living
throughout
their
illness
cited
as
a
facilitator
approaches
treat
non-cognitive
aspects
stimulate
authors
discuss
aging
process,
music
therapeutic
resource
in
syndromes,
presenting
advantages
possibilities
bringing
two
resources
together.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. e080545 - e080545
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Digital
assistive
technologies
(DATs)
have
emerged
as
promising
tools
to
support
the
daily
life
of
people
with
dementia
(PWD).
Current
research
tends
concentrate
either
on
specific
categories
DATs
or
provide
a
generic
view.
Therefore,
it
is
essence
review
different
kinds
and
how
they
contribute
improving
quality
(QOL)
for
PWD.
Journal of Korean Medical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
The
importance
of
digital
technology
is
increasing
among
older
adults.
In
this
study,
the
health
utilization
status,
purpose,
and
satisfaction
adults
were
investigated
according
to
frailty.
Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(7), P. 2615 - 2629
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
People
living
with
dementia
are
often
at
increased
risk
of
becoming
socially
disconnected
due
to
dementia-related
challenges.
In
recent
years,
digital
technology
has
been
designed
help
address
the
social
health
people
and
provide
opportunities
promote
or
maintain
their
connectedness.
This
paper
presents
findings
from
phase
two
a
participatory
action
research
project,
which
explored
caregiver's
experiences
perceptions
connectedness
potential
role
Virtual
Reality
(VR)
in
promoting
maintaining
same.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 669 - 669
Published: March 19, 2025
Background/Objectives:
There
is
a
lack
of
research
examining
healthcare
professionals’
perspectives
regarding
the
potential
non-pharmacological
solutions
such
as
immersive
virtual
reality
(VR).
The
aim
this
study
was
to
investigate
opportunities
and
challenges
related
application
(VR)
technology
in
patients
aged
65
older
undergoing
surgery
with
regional
anesthesia
sedation.
Method:
A
qualitative,
multicenter
conducted
spring
2024,
involving
semi-structured
interviews
17
professionals.
Result:
qualitative
content
analysis
identified
main
theme
“Healthcare
openness
for
elderly
patients”,
subthemes
themes
“elderly
which
included
participants’
attitudes
towards
patients;
“virtual
reality”,
concerned
opportunities,
barriers,
risks;
“sustainable
healthcare”,
comprised
thoughts
about
its
impact
on
sustainable
development.
Conclusions:
participants
suggested
areas
use
VR
during
perioperative
period
but
also
limitations
risks.
They
likely
have
positive
healthcare,
well
economic
advantages.
For
successful
implementation,
equipment
must
be
safe.
needs
clear
division
responsibilities
it
functional
suitable
users.
Strategies
nudging
can
used
facilitate
implementation.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(23), P. 16343 - 16343
Published: Dec. 6, 2022
Virtual
Reality
(VR)
is
increasingly
being
applied
in
dementia
care
across
a
range
of
applications
and
domains
including
health
wellbeing.
Despite
the
commercial
availability
VR,
informants
design
are
not
always
aware
its
functionality
capabilities,
to
meaningfully
contribute
VR
design.
In
designing
for
people
living
with
dementia,
it
recommended
that
older
adults
their
support
persons
be
involved
process
using
participatory
approaches,
thereby
giving
them
voice
on
technology
from
outset.
A
probe
useful
means
familiarising
informal
caregivers
knowledge
understanding
interactive
employ
supports
maintain
social
health.
This
paper
charts
implementation
evaluation
probe,
FOUNDations.
To
explore
experiences,
nine
trialled
FOUNDations
completed
semi-structured
interviews
after
use.
Overall,
perceived
achieve
aim
increasing
inspiring
future
decisions.
The
findings
also
identified
promising
positive
experiences
which
may
indicative
applicability
wellbeing
domains.
advocates
structured
probes
as
prerequisite
dementia.
use
such
afford
best
opportunity
decisions
participate
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 19
Published: May 29, 2024
Digital
technologies
such
as
virtual
reality
(VR)
are
increasingly
designed
and
implemented
to
support
people
living
with
dementia
who
at
risk
of
loneliness
and/or
social
isolation.
Multi-user
VR
(MUVR),
which
involves
simultaneous
user
engagement
a
sense
being
present
together
in
VR,
may
promote
maintain
connectedness
between
their
persons.
This
paper
focuses
on
Phase
4
larger
participatory
action
research
(PAR)
project,
aimed
explore
the
usability,
acceptability
feasibility
MUVR
application
its
potential
The
study
involved
five
persons,
trialed
homes
over
two
PAR
cycles.
researcher
gathered
feedback
through
individual
semi-structured
interviews
observational
field
notes.
Reflexive
thematic
analysis
guided
qualitative
data
analysis,
findings
suggested
that
is
usable,
acceptable,
feasible
for
this
population.
also
indicated
shows
promise
promoting
or
maintaining
among
Nonetheless,
further
refinement
necessary
enhance
application,
these
areas
presented
paper,
design
recommendations
future
work.
Australasian Journal on Ageing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
Abstract
Objectives
The
aim
of
this
project
was
to
evaluate
the
feasibility
and
acceptability
virtual
reality
(VR)
as
a
leisure
activity
for
people
living
in
residential
aged
care.
Virtual
experiences
may
offer
alternatives
residents
with
limited
mobility,
or
during
times
when
older
are
unable
leave
Methods
intervention
used
VR
videos
delivered
via
head‐mounted
device.
Video
content
created
by
local
artist
specifically
use
Western
Australian
adults
content.
sessions
were
videotaped
analysis.
evaluation
included
structured
observation
video
assess
mood
engagement
post‐intervention
interviews
participants.
Results
Mood
scores
indicated
overall
favourable
considerable
positive
experience.
Interview
analysis
reflected
enjoyment
participants
took
visiting
places
they
had
once
been
surprising
ways
that
experience
made
them
feel
act
though
actually
there.
Videos
featuring
coastal
visits
most
popular
music
engaging.
Some
found
device
uncomfortable.
considered
potentially
beneficial
mobility
cognitive
impairment.
Conclusions
Overall
is
feasible
acceptable
has
potential
prompt
memories
generate
new
conversations.
Future
consider
different
modes
delivery
advancements
evaluation.
2022 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 4542 - 4549
Published: Oct. 1, 2023
Virtual
Reality
(VR)
is
increasingly
considered
a
valuable
therapeutic
intervention
for
people
with
dementia
(PwD).
However,
it
has
not
yet
been
widely
implemented
or
rigorously
evaluated
use
in
private
residences,
where
potential
significant
impact
on
quality
of
life
both
PwD
and
their
family
caregivers.
This
paper
describes
results
from
the
VRx@Home
Pilot
study,
which
among
first
to
explore
benefits
immersive
VR
experiences
delivered
through
head-mounted
display
when
compared
standard
two-dimensional
(handheld
tablet).
was
prospective
mixed
methods
study
involving
seven
PwD-caregiver
dyads
(n=14)
who
took
part
four-week
home-based
(two
weeks
VR,
two
Tablet-Only).
We
feasibility,
usability,
360-degree
videos
These
outcomes
were
assessed
in-app
metrics,
questionnaires,
observations,
interviews
conducted
at
a)
baseline,
b)
after
each
phase
intervention,
c)
end
study.
Results
revealed
that
Tablet-Only
conditions
comparable
terms
ease-of-use,
session
length,
frequency.
Both
appeared
positively
affect
in-the-moment
mood
Improvements
VR-content,
system
navigation,
evaluation
measures
identified
as
factors
will
increase
likelihood
VR-therapy
being
adopted
home
setting
by
Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Virtual
reality
(VR)
interventions
provide
immersive,
interactive
computer-simulated
virtual
environments.
There
is
interest
in
their
use
for
people
with
dementia
as
they
may
stimulating
experiences
and
improve
symptoms
quality
of
life.
However,
more
insight
needed
about
carers'
clinical
professionals'
perspectives
to
understand
how
VR
be
implemented
successfully,
we
elicited
views
on
the
benefits
of,
challenges
to,
using
care.
BACKGROUND
The
following
systematic
and
bibliographic
review
investigates
the
intersection
between
treatment
of
cognitive
impairments
virtual
aug-
mented
reality-based
game-oriented
applications.
OBJECTIVE
provides
a
view
into
last
12
years
research
in
this
field.
METHODS
PubMed
Database
served
as
main
source
for
review.
PRISMA
guidelines
were
applied
set
investigation
variables
was
defined
classed
three
topics:
Bibliographic,
Medical
Technical
sections.
RESULTS
Of
total
61
identified
articles,
19
could
be
included.
compiled
findings
from
these
studies
indicate
positive
effects,
using
reality
applications
to
improve
function
depression.
There
is
also
gap
high-quality
evidence
since
clinical
trials
have
been
conducted,
but
only
with
small
number
patients.
CONCLUSIONS
Preliminary
results
effects
on
physical
well-being,
field
has
demand
further
determine
effectiveness.
Future
needs
focus
larger
quality
developed
Further,
it
important
look
at
scores
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