The Impact of Virtual Reality on Dementia Care Education
Author Information
Author(s): Li Xiaoli, Collins Sandra, Liu Xiaoyu, Mutthina Ramesh, Chiu Chung-Yi
Primary Institution: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate and synthesize the effectiveness of VR interventions in dementia care education.
Conclusion
VR interventions can enhance empathy, knowledge, and understanding of dementia among caregivers and students.
Supporting Evidence
- VR technology allows students and caregivers to immerse themselves in the lives of individuals with dementia.
- The review included 17 experimental studies and five qualitative studies.
- Sample sizes in the studies ranged from 20 to 278 participants.
- VR interventions showed improvements in empathy and understanding of dementia.
Takeaway
Using virtual reality can help people learn more about dementia by letting them experience what it's like to live with it.
Methodology
A systematic review of literature published from 2000 onwards, assessing both qualitative and quantitative studies.
Limitations
Further research in larger and more diverse samples is needed.
Participant Demographics
Involved formal/informal caregivers and university students from seven countries.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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