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[Virtual reality reminiscence intervention for elderly people with cognitive and mood disorders]
Anne-Julie Vaillant-Ciszewicz1, Roxane Fabre2, Guillaume Sacco3
1Université Côte d'Azur, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, pôle réhabilitation autonomie et vieillissement, projet Bien vieillir Nice 2030, 4 avenue reine Victoria, 06000 Nice, France; Université Côte d'Azur, CobTeK EA72-76, 10 rue Molière, 06100 Nice, France.
Abstract:
The study examines the impact of personalized virtual reality (VR) on mood disorders in elderly people with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) living in nursing homes and long-term care units. Twenty-seven participants were divided into two groups ("personalized" versus "generic") and underwent twelve immersive VR sessions. Results showed an improvement in mood disorders and quality of life, with no significant difference between groups. Future research is needed on the use of VR in non-drug interventions.

