Virtual Reality Activity-based Training for Preventing Falls for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND · Jul 24, 2023

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A pilot randomized control trial study was applied to compare the effects on falls prevention between participants who experienced a full-immersive VR training and group-based exercise (Baduanjin) training. Eighteen participants were recruited from ausing convenience sampling and were randomly assigned into the VR group and the exercise group (non-VR). The participants in both wo groups' participants attended 16 falls prevention training sessions over eight weeks. Eligible participants identified with a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment and early dementia undertook three measurements...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. aged 65 years to 85 years inclusive;
• • 2. had a history of a fall within the past 2 years;
• • 3. community-dwelling older adults;
• • 4. at a higher risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia, assessed by a validated screening tool of Hong Kong Montreal Cognitive assessment test (HK-MoCA score=21/22);
• • 5. walk independently e.g. able to access publicly - VR research center centre or local community aged care facilities.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • if they had a medical diagnosis of unstable health conditions
• • 1. dizziness;
• • 2. Meniere's disease;
• • 3. Epilepsy;
• • 4. Parkinson's disease;
• • 5. Severe hearing impairment and visual impairments;
• • 6. Mental illness.

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