The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Pain, Functional Independence, and Depression in the Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Authors : Gamze ÜNVER, Halil İbrahim TUNA, Güler BALCI ALPARSLAN

Pages : 205-211

Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1233103

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Publication Date : 2023-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract Purpose: The aim of the study is to determine the effects of virtual reality insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Kinect game called Dance Central); experience on pain, depression and functional ability in elderly adults living in nursing homes. Design and Methods: This study was carried out for a total of 3 weeks, by applying it twice a day, 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening, 3 days a week. Findings: A statistically significant difference insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(χ2=13.455;p=0.001); was found between the depression scales of the elderly in the experimental group. In the pain scale, it was determined that there was a significant difference insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(t=2.317; p=0.039); between the experimental group and the control group at the 1st month. Practice Implications: Nurses creating appropriate interventions in long-term care facilities can have an impact on the pain and depression of older adults.
Keywords : sanal gerçeklik, ağrı, depresyon