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Virtual reality and well-being in older adults: Results from a pilot implementation of virtual reality in long-term care

Content Provider	SAGE Publishing
Author	Chaze, Ferzana Hayden, Leigh Azevedo, Andrea Kamath, Ashwin Bucko, Destanee Kashlan, Yara Dube, Mireille Paula, Jacqueline De Jackson, Alexandra Reyna, Christianne Warren-Norton, Kathryn Dupuis, Kate Tsotsos, Lia
Copyright Year	2022
Abstract	IntroductionThis paper describes the findings of a pilot implementation project that explored the potential of virtual reality (VR) technology in recreational programming to support the well-being of older adults in long-term care (LTC) homes.Methods32 Adults in four LTC homes participated in a pilot implementation project where they viewed VR experiences of popular locations in Canada created especially for this project. Data in this paper are based on multiple viewing experiences (n = 102) over a two-week period.ResultsVR appeared to be an effective distraction from pain for the participants. Participants of this study found the VR experiences to be enjoyable and were relaxed and happy while viewing them. Most participants were attentive or focused while viewing the VR experiences, and the experiences were found to be a source of reminiscence for some of the participants. Participants related well to others around them during a majority of the experiences and the VR experiences were a point of conversation between the staff and the participants.ConclusionThe findings from this pilot implementation reveal that VR shows potential to enhance the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of older adults living in LTC, including those living with cognitive impairment.
Related Links	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/20556683211072384?download=true
ISSN	20556683
Volume Number	9
Journal	Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering (JRT)
e-ISSN	20556683
DOI	10.1177/20556683211072384
Language	English
Publisher	Sage Publications UK
Publisher Date	2022-02-09
Publisher Place	London
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	© The Author(s) 2022
Subject Keyword	Aging well-being long-term care homes older adults virtual reality
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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