Effects of virtual reality technology in geriatric nursing: a scoping review
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20231225-02781
- VernacularTitle:虚拟现实技术在老年护理领域中应用的范围综述
- Author:
Xian MA
1
;
Shuqin XIAO
;
Luqi DONG
;
Hongsai ZHANG
Author Information
1. 首都医科大学护理学院，北京 100069
- Keywords:
Review;
Virtual reality;
Aged;
Nursing care
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(29):4054-4060
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To carry out a scoping review of research related to the use of virtual reality technology in geriatric nursing.Methods:Guided by the scoping review framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley, Chinese and English literature on the effect of virtual reality technology in geriatric nursing was systematically searched on databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang Data, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EBSCO, Embase and so on. The search period was from database establishment to July 1, 2023. Two researchers independently screened literature, extracted data, and summarized the content of the literature.Results:A total of 35 articles were included. The research mainly involved the impact of virtual reality technology on the cognitive function, physical function, psychological state, symptom relief, health management, and teaching effectiveness of geriatric nursing. Among them, 27 articles indicated that virtual reality technology had positive effects, while 8 articles did not clarify the advantages and differences between virtual reality technology and traditional methods.Conclusions:Virtual reality technology has development potential in geriatric nursing, but virtual device intervention may cause discomfort symptoms such as dizziness and vomiting in the elderly, and is influenced by individual digital literacy. Research should focus on improving the comfort of using the equipment and enriching its usage scenarios.
