Effects of immersive leisure-based virtual reality cognitive training on cognitive and physical function in community-based older adults: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are at risk of developing cognitive impairments, and cognitive training is commonly used to enhance cognitive function in this population. The effectiveness of cognitive training is further optimized with the integration of leisure-based activities, such as horticultural therapy. However, to the best of our knowledge, there is a lack of studies examining the effect of integrating virtual reality (VR) with leisure-based activities to provide real-world experiences and enhance cognitive outcomes in older adults. Furthermore, while immersive VR cognitive training has demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing multiple cognitive domains, methodological limitations-such as the absence of control groups or the use of passive controls-hinder the ability to draw conclu

SUBMITTER: Chuang IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960153 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature