The effectiveness of immersive virtual reality on the psychology of older adults: A systematic review and Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
General Hospital Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
94, С. 86 - 96
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
Язык: Английский
Assessing and recovering Alzheimer’s disease: a comparative analysis of standard neuropsychological approaches and virtual reality interventions with the use of digital storytelling
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июль 24, 2024
Background
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
the
most
common
form
of
dementia,
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
disorder
that
predominantly
affects
elderly
population.
Traditional
assessment
methods,
including
neuropsychological
tests
like
MMSE,
have
been
cornerstone
AD
diagnosis
for
decades.
These
methods
are
grounded
in
wealth
research
and
clinical
experience,
providing
robust
framework
understanding
cognitive
deficits
AD.
The
evolution
rehabilitation
has
recently
tackled
with
introduction
Virtual
Reality
(VR)
technologies.
Objectives
To
evaluate
use
storytelling
reminiscence
therapy
virtual
reality
programs
as
complementary
enhancing
modality
alongside
standard
patients.
explore
how
regular
interaction
VR
narratives
can
slow
decline
or
improve
relevant
features
functioning
over
time.
propose
new
rehabilitative
tool
based
on
digital
storytelling.
Method
A
comparative
analysis
Standard
Neuropsychological
Approaches
Interventions
patients
Alzheimer
was
carried
out.
literature
overview
empirical
studies
between
2019
2024
conducted.
Results
We
VR-based
setup
mediated
by
recovery
Conclusion
employment
within
positively
impact
both
emotional
realms
patients,
beneficial
outcomes
caregivers’
families’
burden.
successful
implementation
this
approach
requires
careful
consideration
accessibility,
data
interpretation,
validation
protocols.
Язык: Английский
The Usability and Effect of a Novel Intelligent Rehabilitation Exergame System on Quality of Life in Frail Older Adults: Prospective Cohort Study
JMIR Serious Games,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13, С. e50669 - e50669
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Abstract
Background
Aging
in
older
adults
results
a
decline
physical
function
and
quality
of
daily
life.
Due
to
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
exercise
frequency
among
decreased,
further
contributing
frailty.
Traditional
rehabilitation
using
repetitive
movements
tends
not
attract
perform
independently.
Objective
Intelligent
Rehabilitation
Exergame
System
(IRES),
novel
retro
interactive
exergame
that
incorporates
real-time
surface
electromyography,
was
developed
evaluated.
Methods
Frail
were
invited
use
IRES
for
lower
limb
training
twice
per
week
4
weeks.
Participants
required
have
no
mobility
or
communication
difficulties
be
willing
complete
4-week
study.
The
enrolled
cohort
had
baseline
scores
ranging
from
1
5
on
Clinical
Frailty
Scale,
as
described
by
Rockwood
et
al.
Three
major
(knee
extension,
plantar
flexion,
dorsiflexion)
performed
20
times
each
leg
within
30
minutes.
electromyography
collected
analyzed
muscle
potential
signals
review
health
care
professionals
customize
protocol
next
training.
Usability
Scale
(SUS)
Taiwanese
version
EuroQol-5
Dimensions
(EQ-5D)
administered
after
completing
first
(week
1,
baseline)
last
4,
one-month
follow-up)
evaluate
usability
its
effects
life
participants.
Results
A
total
49
frail
(mean
age
74.6
years)
included
analysis.
improved
according
mean
SUS
score,
82.09
(good)
at
87.14
(good+)
1-month
follow-up.
willingness
(
t
96
=−4.51;
P
<.001),
learnability
=−4.83;
confidence
=−2.27;
=.02)
working
with
increased.
After
month,
significant
improvements
observed
ease
47
=2.05;
=.04)
=2.68;
<.001)
participants
without
previous
experience.
No
sex-based
differences
found
life,
assessed
EQ-5D,
significantly
month
compared
=6.03;
<.001).
Conclusions
proposed
this
study
received
positive
feedback
adults.
Integrating
retro-style
into
only
their
motivation
but
also
increased
learning,
system
operability,
continue
rehabilitation.
provides
an
essential
tool
new
eHealth
service
post–COVID-19
era.
Язык: Английский
Investigating the Cognitive Enhancement Effects of Multisensory VR Reminiscence Therapy on Older Adults: Analyzing the Impact of Sensory Combinations
Computers in Human Behavior,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 108668 - 108668
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
A Qualitative Examination of a Reminiscence Intervention for Older Adults Using Three-Dimensional (3D) Printed Objects
Journal of Applied Gerontology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 20, 2024
Reminiscence
has
been
found
to
be
an
effective
therapy
for
older
adults
and
researchers
practitioners
have
identified
a
range
of
benefits,
from
cognitive
stimulation
the
reconciliation
past
experiences.
In
this
qualitative
study,
authors
explore
experiences
engaged
in
technology-enhanced
form
reminiscence
(RT)
using
three-dimensional
(3D)
printed
objects
peoples’
past.
Content
analysis
individual
interviews
with
seven
participants
(
n
=
7)
revealed
three
themes:
(1)
positive
RT
intervention;
(2)
reflections
on
use
3D
objects;
(3)
development
relationships
between
researchers.
These
findings
suggest
that
can
effective,
but
only
if
are
accurate
it
suits
participants’
personalities.
Researchers
may
find
enhance
their
interventions
thereby
enrich
lives
adults.
Язык: Английский
Virtual Reality in Therapie und Diagnostik von Demenz
Wolfgang Kratky,
Judith Goldgruber
PRO CARE,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(4), С. 44 - 47
Опубликована: Май 1, 2024
An Overview on Current Technologies for Assisted Living
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Язык: Английский
AI- and XR-Powered Digital Therapeutics (DTx) Innovations
IntechOpen eBooks,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2024
This
book
chapter
explores
the
transformative
advancements
in
digital
health
through
integration
of
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
and
extended
reality
(XR)
technologies.
Digital
Therapeutics
(DTx)
represent
a
significant
leap
healthcare
by
using
evidence-based
software
to
treat,
manage,
prevent
wide
range
diseases
disorders,
offering
non-invasive,
personalized,
scalable
solutions.
AI-powered
DTx
enhance
diagnosis
treatment
conditions
such
as
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD),
mental
developmental
diabetes
leveraging
machine
learning
algorithms
deep
models
provide
real-time,
adaptive
interventions
based
on
patient
data.
XR-powered
further
revolutionize
creating
immersive,
interactive
environments
that
engagement
therapeutic
efficacy
for
like
AD,
issues,
neurological
rehabilitation,
pain
management,
behavioral
addictions.
The
convergence
AI
XR
amplifies
these
benefits,
engaging,
intelligent
solutions
address
individual
needs
real-time.
underscores
potential
innovations
delivery.
Язык: Английский
Feasibility of implementing immersive and non-interactive virtual reality interventions in elderly populations: A scoping review
Geriatric Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
61, С. 217 - 227
Опубликована: Ноя. 19, 2024
Язык: Английский
The Effect of Reminiscence Therapy on the Assessment of Depression, Anxiety and Self‐Esteem in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults: An Intervention Study
International Journal of Older People Nursing,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Reminiscence
therapy
(RT)
is
a
widely
used
approach
to
promote
well-being
among
older
adults
and
an
effective
intervention
method
for
with
diverse
health
conditions,
including
community-dwelling
adults.
Язык: Английский