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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2026

The Impact of Augmented Reality-Based Aromatherapy Education on Symptoms in Older Adults with Early-Stage Dementia.

Vivian Ya-Wen Cheng, Chia-Ling Tu, Hsiu-Chun Chien, Hui-Chen Hsu, Shu-Mei Hong, Chiu-Mieh Huang, Jong-Long Guo

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Vivian Ya-Wen ChengDepartment of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106308, Taiwan.
Chia-Ling TuDepartment of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106308, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0006-8026-1746
Hsiu-Chun ChienInstitute of Health Behaviors and Community Sciences, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106319, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0005-0226-9737
Hui-Chen HsuDepartment of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106308, Taiwan.
Shu-Mei HongDepartment of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106308, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0004-6586-8908
Chiu-Mieh HuangInstitute of Clinical Nursing, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-9143-9972
Jong-Long GuoDepartment of Health Promotion and Health Education, College of Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei 106308, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-3120-014X

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National Science and Technology Council NSTC 112-2410-H-003-061-MY2
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Abstract

backgroundBehavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) substantially impair quality of life in individuals with dementia and increase caregiver burden. Conventional non-pharmacological interventions may be limited in terms of engagement and individualized support. This study evaluated the effects of an augmented reality (AR)-integrated aromatherapy intervention on BPSD and psychosocial well-being among older adults with early-stage dementia.

methodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted with 160 participants in Taiwan, including an experimental group (

resultsSignificant group-by-time interaction effects were observed across all outcome measures (all

conclusionsThe AR-integrated aromatherapy intervention appears to be an effective non-pharmacological approach for reducing BPSD and improving physical and psychosocial well-being among older adults with early-stage dementia. This technology-enhanced intervention may offer a promising care model for dementia management in geriatric care settings.

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aromatherapyaugmented realitybehavioral and psychological symptoms of dementiadementiadigital healthnon-pharmacological intervention

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