Key Stakeholders' Experiences and Perceptions of Virtual Reality for Older Adults Living With Dementia: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technology is increasingly being used and evolving in the dementia care landscape. One such technology that has gained traction over the last decade is virtual reality (VR). VR is being applied in many areas of dementia care, including cognitive assessment and training, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, and other recreational VR applications. Despite the plethora of applications, they are often not shaped by the experiences and perceptions of older adults living with dementia. Currently, there is no qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) to explore this area. This review aimed to provide qualitative evidence supporting existing systematic reviews in this area.

Objective

The aim of this QES was to explore key stakeholders' experiences and perceptions of VR for old

SUBMITTER: Flynn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9823606 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature