NCT06050772

Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence Versus Traditional Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive Function and Psychological Wellbeing Among Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years – 90 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Cognitive function and psychological wellbeing are basic determinants of successful ageing that enable older adults to maintain their health, independence, and autonomy. Reminiscence therapy (RT) is one of the most prevalent evidence-based psychosocial interventions that can enhance older adults' cognitive function and maintain their psychological health. Virtual reality (VR) reminiscence is an innovative strategy that has the advantage of integrating technology in to the care of institutionalized older adults. However, limited researches have been conducted to compare the role of VR reminiscence versus traditional RT on improving older adult's cognitive and psychological wellbeing.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of virtual reality reminiscence versus traditional reminiscence therapy on cognitive function and psychological wellbeing among institutionalized older adults.

Conditions

• Institutionalized Older Adults

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence	a computer-generated environment using head-mounted displays (HMDs) that provide a fully immersive, completely engaging, and realistic experience so that users feel like they are a part of the virtual world
BEHAVIORAL	Traditional Reminiscence Therapy	RT is a technique that encourages older adults' positive emotions and coping mechanisms by using the recall of earlier memories and the sharing of life experiences.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-03-20
• Primary completion: 2023-09-25
• Completion: 2023-10-01
• First posted: 2023-09-22
• Last updated: 2023-09-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt