Evidence on the benefits of virtual nature is steadily increasing. In the current paper, we
present a systematic review summarizing studies that examined the effects of virtual nature …

One of the most complex and challenging developments at the beginning of the third
millennium is the alarming increase in demographic aging, mainly—but not exclusively …

The aging of the population is a great achievement but also poses challenges for society,
families, and older adults. Because of age-related changes in abilities, many older adults …

Being immersed in a natural context has a beneficial and pervasive impact on well-being.
Virtual Reality (VR) is a technology that can help expose people to naturalistic scenarios …

Background Mental well-being is poor in long-term care facilities (LTCF) residents. Physical
disabilities, impaired social engagement, and environmental stress are also common in …

Older adults with cognitive impairments may face barriers to accessing experiences beyond
their physical premises. Previous research has suggested that missing out on emotional …

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly used as a platform for social interaction, including as a
means for elders to maintain engagement. However, not many empirical studies have been …

Several forms of virtual reality (VR) have shown promise in treating mental disorders.
However, there is a lack of research investigating the use of multicomponent immersive VR …

Changing the physical environment of healthcare facilities can positively impact patient
outcomes. Virtual reality (VR) offers the potential to understand how healthcare environment …

This paper responds to the scholarly call for investigating the role of technology
consumption in promoting healthy aging—it aims to identify the public's beliefs about the …