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

Alexandria University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Institutionalized Older Adults

Treatments: Behavioral: Traditional Reminiscence Therapy; Behavioral: Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06050772

71-d

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60 to 90 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion 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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Supportive Care

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

STUDY GROUP

Experimental group

Description:

Groups who will receive virtual reality reminiscence versus traditional reminiscence therapy to determine its effect on cognitive function and psychological wellbeing.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Traditional Reminiscence Therapy

Behavioral: Immersive Virtual Reality Reminiscence

Control group

No Intervention group

Description:

Groups who will not receive any intervention