Using Virtual Reality to Improve Outcomes Related to Quality of Life Among Older Adults With Serious Illnesses: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual reality (VR) has promise as an innovative nonpharmacologic treatment for improving a patient's quality of life. VR can be used as an adjunct or treatment for many acute and chronic conditions, including serious illnesses.

Objective

This systematic review aims to assess the current state of the literature of randomized controlled trials that use VR in patients with serious illnesses. Two secondary aims include assessing intervention components associated with improved quality of life and functional outcomes among older adults, as well as evaluating how well the randomized controlled trials adhere to consensus standards for VR research.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Embase, and CINAHL for randomized controlled studies published at any time. We screened

SUBMITTER: Maheta B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11904368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature