Introducing virtual reality therapy for inpatients with dementia admitted to an acute care hospital: learnings from a pilot to pave the way to a randomized controlled trial

Introducing virtual reality therapy for inpatients with dementia admitted to an acute care hospital: learnings from a pilot to pave the way to a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are difficult to manage, particularly in acute care settings. As virtual reality (VR) technology becomes increasingly accessible and affordable, there is growing interest among clinicians to evaluate VR therapy in hospital...

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Main Authors: Lora Appel, Erika Kisonas, Eva Appel, Jennifer Klein, Deanna Bartlett, Jarred Rosenberg, Christopher Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Non-pharmacological therapy
Dementia
Head-mounted display
Interventional study
Protocol
Simulation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-020-00708-9

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