A systematic review of physical activity and quality of life and well-being

DX Marquez, S Aguiñaga, PM Vásquez… - Translational …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Maintaining or improving quality of life (QoL) and well-being is a universal goal across the
lifespan. Being physically active has been suggested as one way to enhance QoL and well …

[HTML][HTML] Digital technologies for health promotion and disease prevention in older people: sco** review

KK De Santis, L Mergenthal, L Christianson… - Journal of medical …, 2023 - jmir.org
Background Digital technologies have the potential to contribute to health promotion and
disease prevention in the aging world. Objective This study aims to identify digital …

Inclusive Immersion: a review of efforts to improve accessibility in virtual reality, augmented reality and the metaverse

J Dudley, L Yin, V Garaj, PO Kristensson - Virtual Reality, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) afford new forms of work and
leisure. While affordable and effective VR and AR headsets are now available, neither …

Can simulated nature support mental health? Comparing short, single-doses of 360-degree nature videos in virtual reality with the outdoors

MHEM Browning, KJ Mimnaugh, CJ Van Riper… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Nature exposure in virtual reality (VR) can provide emotional well-being benefits for people
who cannot access the outdoors. Little is known about how these simulated experiences …

Acceptance of immersive head-mounted virtual reality in older adults

H Huygelier, B Schraepen, R Van Ee… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Immersive virtual reality has become increasingly popular to improve the assessment and
treatment of health problems. This rising popularity is likely to be facilitated by the availability …

[HTML][HTML] The role of virtual reality in improving health outcomes for community-dwelling older adults: systematic review

G Dermody, L Whitehead, G Wilson, C Glass - Journal of medical internet …, 2020 - jmir.org
Background Virtual reality (VR) delivered through immersive headsets creates an
opportunity to deliver interventions to improve physical, mental, and psychosocial health …

Virtual reality among the elderly: a usefulness and acceptance study from Taiwan

S Syed-Abdul, S Malwade, AA Nursetyo, M Sood… - BMC geriatrics, 2019 - Springer
Background Virtual reality (VR) has several applications in the medical domain and also
generates a secure environment to carry out activities. Evaluation of the effectiveness of VR …

Older adults' physical activity and exergames: a systematic review

DL Kappen, P Mirza-Babaei… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Exertion games, also referred to as exergames, have become popular because they
combine physical activity (PA) with game mechanics, such as actions, challenges, and …

e-Health interventions for healthy aging: a systematic review

R Buyl, I Beogo, M Fobelets, C Deletroz… - Systematic reviews, 2020 - Springer
Background Healthy aging (HA) is a contemporary challenge for population health
worldwide. Electronic health (e-Health) interventions have the potential to support …

Virtual reality using games for improving physical functioning in older adults: a systematic review

KI Molina, NA Ricci, SA de Moraes… - … of neuroengineering and …, 2014 - Springer
The use of virtual reality through exergames or active video game, ie a new form of
interactive gaming, as a complementary tool in rehabilitation has been a frequent focus in …