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Haruno Suzuki1,2, Ayumi Igarashi2, Hiroshige Matsumoto3
1Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
The Gerontologist
|August 14, 2024
Summary
The virtual reality (VR) educational program DRIVE significantly improved helping behavior intentions in the general public toward people with dementia. This VR intervention shows promise for creating dementia-friendly communities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Gerontology
- Educational Technology
Background:
- Dementia awareness is crucial for fostering dementia-friendly communities.
- Existing research has limited exploration of virtual reality (VR) dementia educational programs for the general public.
- The impact of VR on attitudes towards dementia requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the VR dementia-friendly educational program, "Drive for Dementia Readiness Inside Virtual Reality" (DRIVE).
- To assess the program's impact on the general public's attitude toward dementia.
Main Methods:
- A two-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted with 130 community residents in Japan (aged 16+).
- Participants were randomized to a multielement VR program (intervention) or a lecture-based program (control).
- Data on attitude toward dementia, intention of helping behavior, and knowledge were collected at baseline, postintervention, and 3-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- No significant difference was observed in the mean change of attitude scores between the VR intervention and control groups.
- The intervention group showed a significantly higher score in the intention of helping behavior compared to the control group (g=0.49).
Conclusions:
- The VR-based "Drive for Dementia Readiness Inside Virtual Reality" (DRIVE) program is a promising tool.
- The program significantly enhanced the intention of helping behavior towards individuals with dementia.
- This intervention contributes to establishing dementia-friendly communities.
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