SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025
The effects of virtual reality technology on negative emotions in the elderly: a meta-analysis.
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- An Exploratory Investigation of the Influence of Setting and Meaning on Emotion Responses to Virtual Reality Environments.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objectives: We explored whether older individuals' negative emotions were modified via virtual reality technology. Methods: We conducted computer searches of four Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, CBM) and four English databases (Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library) from inception to February 12, 2025. Two researchers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full texts according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, resolving discrepancies through discussion. The PRISMA 2020 flow diagram summarizes the study selection process. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software. Results: A total of 14 studies were included. The combined MD (95% CI) values and Conclusion: While virtual reality technology showed no significant effect on fear of falling, it appeared to improve depression, anxiety, and sleep quality in older adults. However, due to heterogeneity among studies, further high-quality studies are required to confirm these findings. Clinical trial registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display, ID=CRD42024623259.
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