Potential of virtual reality to meaningfully engage adults living with dementia in care settings: A scoping review

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 REHABILITATION

Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Pub Date : 2023-12-22 DOI:10.1111/1440-1630.12916

Vivianne To'mah, Sanetta Henrietta Johanna du Toit

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Abstract

Introduction

Older adults living with dementia in residential aged care homes receive physical care but may have limited access to meaningful engagement. Due to its multimodal and versatile nature, virtual reality (VR) is speculated to be an effective means of meaningfully engaging residents individually and/or in groups. However, there is little evidence regarding its efficacy as a means of meaningfully engaging older adults living with dementia. The objective of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise published research investigating the use of VR technology in promoting the meaningful engagement of older adults living with dementia in residential aged care facilities.

Methods

A scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) established process was conducted and included identifying and selecting relevant studies from seven databases (i.e., AgeLine, CINAHL, Medline, Cochrane, Embase, PsycINFO and Scopus), data charting, and collating, summarising and reporting findings. Two independent reviewers used Covidence and Excel to support data extraction and analysis.

Results

The 20 eligible studies revealed discrepancies in the classification of VR and strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with its implementation. Findings indicate that the most influential factor in eliciting meaningful engagement is when VR use facilitates interpersonal interactions and opportunities for human connection.

Conclusion

Although VR seems to be a promising medium in engaging older adults living with dementia, the efficacy of implementing VR technology within care facilities should be considered alongside potential environmental enablers and barriers. The apparent strength of implementing VR as a means of encouraging restoration, pleasure and productivity in older adults living with dementia lies in the fact that it creates opportunities for meaningful engagement on social and occupational levels.

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虚拟现实技术在让成年痴呆症患者有意义地参与护理环境方面的潜力：范围综述。

介绍：居住在养老院的老年痴呆症患者可以得到身体护理，但获得有意义参与的机会可能有限。虚拟现实（VR）具有多模态和多用途的特性，因此被认为是一种有效的手段，可以让居民个人和/或团体有意义地参与其中。然而，关于虚拟现实作为一种让患有痴呆症的老年人有意义地参与其中的手段的有效性，却鲜有证据。本范围综述旨在确定并综合已发表的研究成果，这些研究调查了如何使用 VR 技术促进居住在养老机构中的老年痴呆症患者有意义地参与：方法：按照 Arksey 和 O'Malley（2005 年）的既定流程进行了范围界定综述，包括从七个数据库（即 AgeLine、CINAHL、Medline、Cochrane、Embase、PsycINFO 和 Scopus）中识别和选择相关研究，绘制数据图表，以及整理、总结和报告研究结果。两名独立审稿人使用 Covidence 和 Excel 支持数据提取和分析：结果：20 项符合条件的研究显示，在虚拟现实的分类以及与实施虚拟现实相关的优势、劣势、机遇和威胁方面存在差异。研究结果表明，吸引有意义的参与的最有影响力的因素是虚拟现实的使用促进了人际互动和人与人之间联系的机会：尽管虚拟现实技术似乎是吸引患有痴呆症的老年人参与的一种很有前景的媒介，但在护理机构中实施虚拟现实技术的效果应与潜在的环境促进因素和障碍一并考虑。将虚拟现实技术作为一种鼓励患有痴呆症的老年人恢复健康、愉悦身心和提高工作效率的手段，其明显优势在于它能创造机会，让老年人在社会和职业层面上进行有意义的参与。

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Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 医学-康复医学

CiteScore

2.80

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16.70%

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审稿时长

6-12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal is a leading international peer reviewed publication presenting influential, high quality innovative scholarship and research relevant to occupational therapy. The aim of the journal is to be a leader in the dissemination of scholarship and evidence to substantiate, influence and shape policy and occupational therapy practice locally and globally. The journal publishes empirical studies, theoretical papers, and reviews. Preference will be given to manuscripts that have a sound theoretical basis, methodological rigour with sufficient scope and scale to make important new contributions to the occupational therapy body of knowledge. AOTJ does not publish protocols for any study design The journal will consider multidisciplinary or interprofessional studies that include occupational therapy, occupational therapists or occupational therapy students, so long as ‘key points’ highlight the specific implications for occupational therapy, occupational therapists and/or occupational therapy students and/or consumers.