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Integrating VR technology in reminiscence therapy for dementia patients : A systematic literature review to assess effects of VR on cognition and well-being
Steklov, C.J. (2022) Integrating VR technology in reminiscence therapy for dementia patients : A systematic literature review to assess effects of VR on cognition and well-being.
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| Abstract: | The following work deals with virtual reality in the context of reminiscence interventions on patients with dementia and related diseases. Due to the aging population, the treatment of dementia in the context of memory techniques is of increasing importance. Ten studies were included to answer the following research questions: Which different kinds of VR technologies were used in reminiscence interventions in for patients with dementia and related diseases? How was reminiscence incorporated in the VR technologies? Which outcomes of VR usage for reminiscence interventions were reported on cognition? And which outcomes of VR usage for reminiscence interventions were reported on well-being? To answer the research questions, a systematic literature review was exploited to be able to draw a more general statement about the use of virtual reality technologies for reminiscence interventions in dementia therapy. Overall, the selection process resulted in ten studies being included for the final review. Overall, the VRHEAT (virtual reality training system), VR images, VR environments (a forest included), and a VR navigation system were the instruments used in the studies. The current studies show a variety of different techniques for integrating reminiscence elements in VR technology interventions, thereby also shaping the path for future research. Interventions carried out using VR can prove to be very effective in stabilizing and training cognitive abilities in persons with incipient or mild dementia. Virtual reality techniques such as panorama pictures, entire virtual environments and cognitive training systems achieve a mostly desirable effect in cognition and wellbeing. Nevertheless, the samples were small and had limits, like their geographical scope or cultural background. There is a need for further research in this field to educate more about the topic as it becomes more relevant soon. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/93670 |
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