Effect of Virtual Reality Sessions on the Mental Health of Institutionalized Older Adults.

IF 2.6 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY Clinical Gerontologist Pub Date : 2025-02-20 DOI:10.1080/07317115.2025.2462002

Julie Restout, Iouri Bernache-Assollant, Stéphane Mandigout, Anaïck Perrochon

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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of virtual reality (VR) sessions on the mental health of older adults.

Methods: This interventional multicentric study included 68 participants in residential aged care facilities in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Nouvelle-Aquitaine (France). The intervention consisted of eight VR sessions that incorporated a personalized 360° video followed by social interaction. Changes in anxiety, depression, quality of life, emotional state, identification with care community, and loneliness were assessed in pre- and post-intervention. Experience with VR, such as sense of presence and cybersickness, were assessed after the first session.

Results: There was a significantly reduced depression score (pre Mean (M) = 5.2 ± 3.5; post M = 4.5 ± 3.3; p = .02) and a significantly increased quality of life score (pre M = 29.1 ± 5.3; post M = 29.8 ± 4.2; p = .03), but no reduction in the anxiety score. Average cybersickness was minimal (8.4 ± 11.2). Finally, the average sense of presence felt was high (5.6 ± 1.2).

Conclusions: This study shows the potential of VR sessions to enhance the mental health of institutionalized older adults. To substantiate these preliminary findings, a rigorously designed Randomized Controlled Trial may be essential.

Clinical implications: This intervention can be applied to institutionalized older adults to promote their mental health.

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Clinical Gerontologist GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY-PSYCHIATRY

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6.20

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期刊介绍： Clinical Gerontologist presents original research, reviews, and clinical comments relevant to the needs of behavioral health professionals and all practitioners who work with older adults. Published in cooperation with Psychologists in Long Term Care, the journal is designed for psychologists, physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors (family, pastoral, and vocational), and other health professionals who address behavioral health concerns found in later life, including: -adjustments to changing roles- issues related to diversity and aging- family caregiving- spirituality- cognitive and psychosocial assessment- depression, anxiety, and PTSD- Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders- long term care- behavioral medicine in aging- rehabilitation and education for older adults. Each issue provides insightful articles on current topics. Submissions are peer reviewed by content experts and selected for both scholarship and relevance to the practitioner to ensure that the articles are among the best in the field. Authors report original research and conceptual reviews. A unique column in Clinical Gerontologist is “Clinical Comments." This section features brief observations and specific suggestions from practitioners which avoid elaborate research designs or long reference lists. This section is a unique opportunity for you to learn about the valuable clinical work of your peers in a short, concise format.