THE IMPACT OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY MEDITATION ON MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
2024
Impact of Virtual Reality Meditation on Dementia Patients
Sample size: 8
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Yongseop, Lee Jungjoo, Kim Dylan, Kim Junhyoung
Primary Institution: University of Utah
Hypothesis
Does immersive virtual reality meditation improve mental health in people living with dementia?
Conclusion
The study suggests that immersive virtual reality meditation can reduce depression and improve emotional health in people living with dementia.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants showed a decrease in depression after the IVRM program.
- Emotional health improved significantly among participants.
- The IVRM program included over 300 audio tracks and various meditation environments.
Takeaway
Using virtual reality for meditation can help people with dementia feel less sad and more emotionally healthy.
Methodology
Participants received six sessions of an immersive virtual reality meditation program over two weeks.
Limitations
The study did not find significant changes in quality of life.
Participant Demographics
Participants were people living with dementia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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