Immersive Virtual Reality to Promote Mental Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

When appropriately adapted, brief, facilitator-supported IVR sessions may improve mental health outcomes among older adults in community and institutional settings.

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Clinical Gerontologist
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2026-03-04
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https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2026.2639141
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Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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Abstract

When appropriately adapted, brief, facilitator-supported IVR sessions may improve mental health outcomes among older adults in community and institutional settings.

Clinical Gerontologist
University of Nebraska–Lincoln (US), Purdue University West Lafayette (US), University of Utah (US), University of Science and Technology of Benin (BJ), University of Baltimore (US)
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