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  • Digital Health
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Virtual reality (VR) holds significant potential for enhancing the quality of life among older adults.
  • Current research often relies on proprietary VR programs, limiting accessibility and broad application in geriatric care.
  • This study aimed to identify commercially available, out-of-the-box (OOTB) VR applications suitable for geriatric care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and evaluate general-population VR applications for their applicability and potential value in improving the quality of life for older adults.
  • To explore cost-effective VR solutions (< $20) for geriatric care.
  • To categorize identified VR applications based on their potential benefits for the elderly population.

Main Methods:

  • An interdisciplinary panel including geriatric specialists, nurses, researchers, older adults, and VR experts was convened.
  • Panelists independently searched for and compiled OOTB VR applications relevant to geriatrics, prioritizing low-cost options.
  • Constant comparative qualitative analysis and hands-on testing of VR applications were conducted by the panel.

Main Results:

  • Over 200 OOTB VR applications were examined, with 44 identified as having potential geriatric applicability.
  • Applications were categorized by price, ease of use, and relevance to older adults' needs.
  • Thematic analysis revealed key application areas: cognitive support, functional exercise, anxiety/agitation reduction, depression alleviation, and social isolation relief.

Conclusions:

  • Commercially available VR applications demonstrate geriatric applicability and potential value for enhancing older adults' well-being.
  • Utilizing a consensus panel to identify OOTB VR is a crucial step toward wider adoption in geriatric care.
  • Future research will focus on testing these VR applications with diverse groups of older adults in various settings.