Exploring customised virtual environments in patients with cognitive decline and responsive behaviours: protocol for a proof-of-concept and feasibility study in a long-term care facility (iEMBRACE).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The global rise in the population aged over 65 has led to a corresponding increase in cognitive impairment diagnoses, with dementia as a predominant condition characterised by diverse aetiopathogenetic profiles. Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) encompass a range of psychiatric, behavioural and cognitive symptoms associated with cognitive impairment. BPSD significantly affects patients, caregivers and healthcare providers, often necessitating interventions like sedatives or physical restraints that may worsen patient outcomes. Emerging evidence underscores the need for innovative, non-pharmacological interventions to manage BPSD effectively.The current study intends to investigate the feasibility and acceptability of customised, immersive virtua

SUBMITTER: Pardini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature