Virtual and augmented reality applications to improve older adults' quality of life: A systematic mapping review and future directions

RS Baragash, H Aldowah, S Ghazal - Digital health, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective The use of virtual reality and augmented reality to improve older adults' quality of
life has rapidly increased in recent years. This systematic mapping review aimed to provide …

[HTML][HTML] The use of virtual and augmented reality by older adults: Potentials and challenges

A Seifert, A Schlomann - Frontiers in Virtual Reality, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background The use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) promises many
benefits for older adults, such as promoting a healthy lifestyle with health-related gaming …

[HTML][HTML] Acceptance of a virtual reality headset designed for fall prevention in older adults: questionnaire study

N Mascret, L Delbes, A Voron, JJ Temprado… - Journal of medical …, 2020 - jmir.org
Background Falls are a common phenomenon among people aged 65 and older and affect
older adults' health, quality of life, and autonomy. Technology-based intervention programs …

[HTML][HTML] Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of virtual reality training for older adults and people with disabilities: single-arm pre-post study

PH Chau, YYJ Kwok, MKM Chan, KYD Kwan… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background Unlike most virtual reality (VR) training programs that are targeted at
homogenous populations, a set of VR games for rehabilitation purposes targeted at a …

Effects of virtual reality-based interventions on the physical and mental health of older residents in long-term care facilities: A systematic review

G Li, X Li, L Chen - International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Older residents in long-term care facilities often experience physical and mental
health problems along with vulnerability to psychological and social stressors. Due to the …

Effects of active video games on physical function in independent community‐dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

N Suleiman‐Martos, R García‐Lara… - Journal of Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To analyse the effects of active video games on physical function in independent
community‐dwelling older adults. Design Systematic review and meta‐analysis of …

Post-acute COVID-19 rehabilitation network proposal: From intensive to extensive and home-based IT supported services

M Pinto, F Gimigliano, S De Simone, M Costa… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Management of COVID-19 post-acute syndrome is an emerging health issue in
rehabilitation. This article aims to present a proposal, based on the principles of clinical …

[HTML][HTML] Alzheimer's disease diagnosis in the metaverse

JS Bazargani, N Rahim, A Sadeghi-Niaraki… - Computer Methods and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Background and Objective The importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Disease (AD) is by no means negligible because no cure has been recognized for it rather …

Virtual reality applications based on instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs) for cognitive intervention in older adults: a systematic review

J Buele, JL Varela-Aldás… - … of NeuroEngineering and …, 2023 - Springer
Background In recent years, the use of virtual reality (VR) as a complementary intervention
in treating cognitive impairment has significantly increased. VR applications based on …

Virtual reality‐based reminiscence therapy for older adults to improve psychological well‐being and cognition: A systematic review

WHD Ng, WHD Ang, H Fukahori, YS Goh… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Virtual reality‐reminiscence therapy (VR‐RT) has increasingly been applied to
older adults to improve psychological well‐being and cognition. Objective This review aims …