SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2023
Forest therapy using virtual reality in the older population: a systematic review.
Synthesis in Frontiers in psychology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effects of video-based natural restorative environments on mental health: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality Immersion Process as a Nonpharmacological Intervention for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Immediate Well-Being in People Living in Nursing Homes: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2026Trial
- Spending time in a forest vs. a virtual forest simulation: qualitative and quantitative effects on stress perception and psychological wellbeing in a randomized cross-over trial of highly sensitive persons.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Trial
- Virtual exposure to natural versus urban environments: a pilot study on impacts on self-compassion, self-protection, and self-criticism.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- The Interplay Between Environment and Drug Effects: Decoding the Ecocebo Phenomenon with Virtual Technologies.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Are Virtual Forests Just for Relaxation, or Can They Enhance the Benefits of Therapy?Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- 3D built virtual arctic environment increase vigor through connectedness in older people.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Virtual reality for nature experiences.Nature human behaviour · 2024Article
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5 authors.
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Abstract
Introduction: As life expectancy increases, more attention needs to be paid to their mental and physical condition. Many older patients are also bedridden, which makes some treatments, like Methods: Based on PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a literature search in three databases (EBSCO, PubMed, and Scopus), plus gray literature (OpenGrey). We considered only studies that used forest settings via virtual reality and included a sample with age ≥ 65. Results: After the screening and eligibility stages, 7 articles have been included. Discussion: The study underlines the need to implement research in this direction to standardize effective procedures that can be used to improve the mental and physical health of the older people and caregivers, while also reducing social costs.
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