Effect of Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence Versus Traditional Reminiscence Therapy on Cognitive Function and Psychological Wellbeing Among Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Institutionalized Older Adults
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Virtual Reality
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Mahmoud Khedr
Lecturer
Alexandria University
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Virtual Reality
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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
Time Frame: 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).