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

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Institutionalized Older Adults
• Interventions: Behavioral: Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence; Behavioral: Traditional Reminiscence Therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06050772
• Lead Sponsor: Alexandria University

Brief 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-03-20
• Status Verified: 2023-09
• Study First Submitted: 2023-09-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-09-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-09-18
• Study First Posted: 2023-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 2023-09-22
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-25
• Study Completion: 2023-10-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• their age is 60 years and above, capable of communicating clearly, free form hearing or vision impairments that might hinder RT, and being able to tolerate using the Head Mounted Display(HMD) headset.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
STUDY GROUP	Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence	Groups who will receive virtual reality reminiscence versus traditional reminiscence therapy to determine its effect on cognitive function and psychological wellbeing.
STUDY GROUP	Traditional Reminiscence Therapy	Groups who will receive virtual reality reminiscence versus traditional reminiscence therapy to determine its effect on cognitive function and psychological wellbeing.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Virtual Reality	3 months	The CSQ-VR is a widely used scale to assess side effects of VR due to several advantages; it is easy applicable tool, it has clear questions and answers, its coring is simple and easy to understand, and its items cover all VR related symptoms.
cognitive function	3 months	The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMS) is recommended as an effective predictor of cognitive function of the elderly people . It involves six cognitive related subscales with eleven questions investigating memory, concentration, orientation to time and place, registration, calculation, repetition, naming objects, language and recall.
Psychological Wellbeing	3 months	The PWB measures six dimensions of psychological wellbeing among older adults including autonomy, environmental mastery, personal development, supportive relationships, purpose in life, and acceptance of oneself
Immersive Virtual Reality	3 months	This questionnaire was adapted from the User eXperience in Immersive Virtual Environment Questionnaire (UX in IVEQ). It was used to assess the participant's experience in immersive VR. It is made up of 16 items which are distributed across 5 domains including presence (4 items), engagement (3 items), immersion (3 item), flow (3 items), and emotion (3 items).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Nursing, Damnhour university; 🇪🇬 Damanhūr, Egypt