Research on the Progress of Applying Virtual Reality Technology in Preventing Falls in the Elderly.
10.3969/j.issn.1671-7104.2023.05.014
- Author:
Qian XIAO
1
;
Xiulin WEN
2
;
Xiaohong HU
3
;
Mei HAN
3
;
Yanchao CUI
3
;
Jingrong WANG
1
;
Liqun LUO
1
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, 712046.
2. Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xianyang, 710061.
3. Department of Rehabilitation, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xianyang, 710061.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
fall;
the elderly;
virtual reality technology
- MeSH:
Aged;
Humans;
Gait;
Muscle Strength;
Technology;
Virtual Reality
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation
2023;47(5):539-544
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The primary cause of injury and death in the elderly has been reflected in fall the elderly, so the application of reasonable and effective prevention strategies has great significance in reducing the risk of fall in the elderly. The research progress of virtual reality technology applied in preventing fall in the elderly at home and abroad over the years was systematically reviewed in this study. The mechanism of the technology in preventing fall in the elderly was mainly elaborated from five aspects of improving balance ability, gait disturbance, cognitive impairment, muscle strength and the fear psychology of falling. The purpose of this thesis is to broaden the research ideas of medical personnel on the prevention of fall of the elderly, provide more effective clinical practice plans, reduce the occurrence of fall, and guarantee the safety of the elderly.
