Effects of virtual reality on pain and anxiety in older adults: A scoping review

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-05-01 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.04.031

Camille Corbel PhD candidate , Flora Le Cerf MD , Jean Breaud PR , Xavier Corveleyn AP

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Abstract

Background

Interventions using Virtual Reality (VR) improve physical and mental health in different populations. Despite the prevalence of anxiety and pain and their impact on the quality of life of older adults, only a few studies have examined the effects of VR-delivered interventions on these conditions.

Objective

This paper reports findings on the feasibility and efficacy of interventions delivered through VR to reduce pain and/or anxiety among older patients.

Method

A systematic literature search was conducted focused on 8 databases, using the PRISMA for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines.

Results

Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria. VR intervention appears to be a suitable and effective method for reducing anxiety in older adults. Results regarding pain are promising, although some studies report non-significant effects.

Conclusions

Despite methodological limitations, the studies revealed the acceptability and feasibility of VR interventions for reducing pain and anxiety. The development of personalized VR interventions, considering factors like familiarity and comfort, holds promise for further investigation.

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虚拟现实对老年人疼痛和焦虑的影响：范围回顾

使用虚拟现实（VR）的干预措施可以改善不同人群的身心健康。尽管焦虑和疼痛的普遍存在及其对老年人生活质量的影响，但只有少数研究调查了虚拟现实提供的干预措施对这些疾病的影响。目的报告通过VR进行干预以减轻老年患者疼痛和/或焦虑的可行性和有效性。方法采用PRISMA for Scoping Reviews （PRISMA- scr）指南，对8个数据库进行系统文献检索。结果17项研究符合纳入标准。虚拟现实干预似乎是减少老年人焦虑的一种合适和有效的方法。关于疼痛的结果是有希望的，尽管一些研究报告没有显著的影响。结论尽管有方法学上的局限性，这些研究揭示了虚拟现实干预减轻疼痛和焦虑的可接受性和可行性。考虑到熟悉度和舒适度等因素，个性化VR干预措施的发展有望得到进一步的研究。

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来源期刊

Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.