SynthesisSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Acceptability, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Technologies to Promote Exercise in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Synthesis in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07089667 (The Effect of Virtual Reality Exergame on Physical Activity and Fitness in The Elderly), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The Effect of Virtual Reality Exergame on Physical Activity and Fitness in The Elderly
Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Impact of 4 Weeks or More Immersive Virtual Reality on Quality of Life and Physical Activity in Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JMIR aging · 2026Pooled it
- Impact of sensorimotor mismatch on virtual reality sickness and user experience: age-related differences in a randomized trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Trial
- Human interaction with a virtual assistant in preparation for in-hospital orthopedic consultation. A feasibility and acceptability study in older adults with osteoarthritis.PEC innovation · 2026Article
- Telerobotic surgery: a comprehensive two-decade evolution and the integration of emerging technologies.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Review
- Whose time is a body allowed? Virtual reality, aging, and temporal justice.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- Virtual humans in geriatric care: an integrative review.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2025Review
- An AI-Based Telerehabilitation Solution to Improve Mobility in People With Multiple Sclerosis (the PLATINUMS Project): Protocol for an Implementation and Evaluation Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- The Effects of Augmented Reality Treadmill Walking on Cognitive Function, Body Composition, Physiological Responses, and Acceptability in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Brain sciences · 2025Article
- A virtual reality game for older adults' immersive learning.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Influence of Virtual Reality Illusions on Balance Performance and Immersive User Experience in Young Adults: A Within-Subject Experimental Study.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
- Parents', Teachers', and Sledders' Acceptability of a Virtual Reality Game for Sledding Safety Education: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Harnessing the transformative potential of gamified virtual reality sports to enhance perceived life expectancy in older men at risk of suicide.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Older Adults' Acceptance of a Virtual Reality Group Intervention in Nursing Homes: Pre-Post Study Under Naturalistic Conditions.JMIR human factors · 2024Article
- Older Adults' Continuance Intentions for Online Physical Exercise Classes.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Can Virtual Reality Help Improve Motor and Cognitive Function in Active Aging in Older Adults? A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of the Combined Use of a Brain-Machine Interface System and Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Approach in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Advancing rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease through virtual reality: a narrative review.Frontiers in neurologyReview
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7 authors.
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Abstract
contextThis review aimed to synthesize the literature on the acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of immersive virtual technologies to promote physical exercise in older people.
methodWe performed a literature review, based on four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Scopus; last search: 30 January 2023). Eligible studies had to use immersive technology with participants aged 60 years and over. The results regarding acceptability, feasibility, and effectiveness of immersive technology-based interventions in older people were extracted. The standardized mean differences were then computed using a random model effect.
resultsIn total, 54 relevant studies (1853 participants) were identified through search strategies. Concerning the acceptability, most participants reported a pleasant experience and a desire to use the technology again. The average increase in the pre/post Simulator Sickness Questionnaire score was 0.43 in healthy subjects and 3.23 in subjects with neurological disorders, demonstrating this technology's feasibility. Regarding the effectiveness, our meta-analysis showed a positive effect of the use of virtual reality technology on balance (SMD = 1.05; 95% CI: 0.75-1.36;
conclusionsVirtual reality seems to be well accepted by older people and its use with this population is feasible. However, more studies are needed to conclude its effectiveness in promoting exercise in older people.
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