Effects of Virtual Reality Sessions on the Quality of Life, Happiness, and Functional Fitness among the Older People: A Randomized Controlled Trial from Taiwan

Barsasella, Diana; Liu, Megan F.; Galvin, Cooper J.; Dhar, Eshita; Chang, Chia Chi; Li, Yu-Chuan; Syed-Abdul, Shabbir

doi:10.1016/j.cmpb.2020.105892

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“…Similarly, another selected study exhibited a statistically significant improvement in upper limb strength, agility and dynamic balance for the experimental group after the virtual reality intervention (p≤0.05). (27) Also, the third selected showed significant improvements in the gait speed test (p≤0.05) and in the test of getting up and sitting in a chair (p≤0.05), after the intervention of the experimental group by using virtual environments. (34) With respect to this last study, although the walking speed and the sitting and standing up from a chair test are specific tasks, these require functional fitness such as muscular strength, mainly in the lower limbs, aerobic capacity and static and dynamic balance.…”

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Effects of virtual reality-based aerobic endurance training on the functional fitness of healthy older adults: A systematic review

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Ruiz

Mesa

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Objetiveto analytically and systematically review and integrate the available evidence of the effects of virtual reality-based aerobic endurance training on functional fitness of healthy older adults.Materials and MethodsThis systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted through searches in Pubmed, Science Direct, Scopus, PEDro, Web of Science, Lilacs, Scielo, Dialnet, and IEEE Xplore between February and May 2021. The evaluation of bias and methodological quality was performed following the parameters proposed by the Cochrane Manual of Systematic Reviews of Interventions and the PEDro Scale. Review Manager Software (Version 5.4.1) served for a summary of bias.ResultsThree clinical trials were selected. None of the selected studies employed any exclusively aerobic intervention with virtual reality; however, statistically significant findings for this type of intervention were found in functional fitness such as aerobic endurance, upper and lower limb strength, agility, and dynamic balance.Conclusionsaerobic endurance training through the use of virtual reality may provide positive effects on the functional fitness of the healthy elderly. This has implications for clinical practice, as it fosters the development of more beneficial, attractive, motivational, and quality interventions, the prevention of common conditions, and the use of technological tools by the elderly population. However, as for research implications, an increase of knowledge on the effects of technologies in the elderly functional capacity, and an implementation of scientific models or theories on physical activity and exercise are recommended with the purpose of explaining the phenomena due to the use of technologies within the processes of functional rehabilitation.

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Effects of virtual reality-based aerobic endurance training on the functional fitness of healthy older adults: A systematic review

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“…Numerous studies substantiate the claims that VRT has clear potential in alleviating negative feelings while promoting improved cognitive ability and positive emotions in elderly patients. They indicate that VRT reduces overall negative feelings -such as apathy, distress, and anxiety -while increasing overall positive outlook compared to pre-exposed VRT patients [57,58,60]. Not only does VRT correlate with psychological relief, but evidence also suggests that VRT can improve both physical and cognitive functionality in elderly patients.…”

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Virtual Reality Therapy for Depression and Mood in Long-Term Care Facilities

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Dilawar

Yousef

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Virtual reality (VR) describes a family of technologies which immerse users in sensorily-stimulating virtual environments. Such technologies have increasingly found applications in the treatment of neurological and mental health disorders. Depression, anxiety, and other mood abnormalities are of concern in the growing elderly population – especially those who reside in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The transition from the familiar home environment to the foreign LTCF introduces a number of stressors that can precipitate depression. However, recent studies reveal that VR therapy (VRT) can promote positive emotionality and improve cognitive abilities in the elderly, both at home and in LTCFs. VR thus holds potential in allowing elderly individuals to gradually adapt to their new environments – thereby mitigating the detrimental effects of place attachment and social exclusion. Nevertheless, while the current psychological literature is promising, the implementation of VR in LTCFs faces many challenges. LTCF residents must gain trust in VR technologies, care providers require training to maximize the positive effects of VRT, and decision makers must evaluate both the opportunities and obstacles in adopting VR. Here, we concisely review the implications of depression related to place attachment in LTCFs, and explore the potential therapeutic applications of VR.

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“…In recent years, growing interest in supplementing standard rehabilitation with virtual reality (VR) therapy, as well as the wide application of VR in various areas of rehabilitation, have been observed [43]. Numerous studies have indicated the positive effect of VR therapy as supportive therapy for improvement of QoL [44,45], and likewise, the first studies in oncology patients have appeared [46]. Such a solution can be applied by a physiotherapist, and hence, the presence of specialists will not be required during VR psychotherapy.…”

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Short-Term Changes in Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer during In-Hospital Exercise Training and Chemotherapy Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Rutkowski

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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of exercise training on the quality of life (QoL) of patients diagnosed with stage IIIB and stage IV non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) compared to a passive control group (CG). The exercise-trained group (ETG) consisted of 18 patients, and the CG consisted of 8 patients. The training program in the ETG consisted of two 2-week running cycles interspersed with consecutive rounds of chemotherapy with cytostatic drugs. A comparison of the changes in the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36), St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Lung (FACT-L) was the primary outcome. Analysis of the results of the SGRQ and the SF-36 questionnaire did not reveal any statistically significant differences in the assessment of QoL between the examined groups. The analysis of FACT-L questionnaires showed statistically significant changes, indicating deterioration of QoL in domains describing physical well-being in the CG. Therefore, the analysis of the results of the QoL assessment did not show any significant improvements in the group of patients undergoing comprehensive exercise training, although deterioration of QoL was noted in the CG.

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Effects of Virtual Reality Sessions on the Quality of Life, Happiness, and Functional Fitness among the Older People: A Randomized Controlled Trial from Taiwan

Cited by 35 publications

References 42 publications

Effects of virtual reality-based aerobic endurance training on the functional fitness of healthy older adults: A systematic review

Effects of virtual reality-based aerobic endurance training on the functional fitness of healthy older adults: A systematic review

Virtual Reality Therapy for Depression and Mood in Long-Term Care Facilities

Short-Term Changes in Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer during In-Hospital Exercise Training and Chemotherapy Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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