Feasibility and Efficacy of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Virtual Reality Applications for Managing Chronic Pain and Enhancing Well-Being Among Older Adults in the Community: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults may experience chronic pain as they age, which can affect their physical and psychological well-being. Virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a novel and nonpharmacological intervention that offers pain relief and mood enhancement through immersive experiences. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of using nonlocalized and commercial VR applications for chronic pain relief and mood enhancement among community-dwelling older adults remain underexplored.

Objective

The main objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the feasibility of using commercial-off-the-shelf VR applications for managing chronic pain among older adults, (2) assess the efficacy of VR in alleviating chronic pain, and (3) examine its impact on the well-being of older adults in a

SUBMITTER: Leung RYF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360672 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature