Cognitive Effects of Virtual Reality in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Delgado Ferdinand, Greenberg Jeremiah
Primary Institution: University of New Hampshire
Hypothesis
What is the impact of VR-HMD games on cognitive function in older adults?
Conclusion
Older adults can improve their game performance using VR-HMD, but further research is needed to understand its effects on cognitive function.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed significant practice effects in specific VR tasks.
- Visual-spatial ability improved significantly after the intervention.
- The study used paired sample t-tests for analysis.
Takeaway
Playing video games in virtual reality can help older people get better at the games they play.
Methodology
Participants played VR-HMD games twice a week for eight weeks, and their cognitive abilities were measured before and after the intervention.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and did not record scores for all games played.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 71-81 years, with 5 males and 1 female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.02, p=0.018, p=0.017, p=0.014, p=0.052
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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