Use of virtual and augmented reality-based interventions in health education to improve dementia knowledge and attitudes: an integrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Immersive technologies such as virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR) can potentially help health professionals and trainees understand psychological symptoms and responsive behaviours associated with dementia within a safe and supportive learning environment. This integrative review sought to ascertain the types of VR and AR-based interventions used in dementia education and training and its efficacy to improve knowledge and attitudes of health professionals or trainees.

Design

The protocol was submitted to PROSPERO and literature published from 2000 onwards was searched in eight databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane, Embase, PsycINFO, ERIC and Scopus. A total of 19 articles were included and assessed with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Methodo

SUBMITTER: Jones C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8562511 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature