Administering Virtual Reality Therapy to Manage Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Patients With Dementia Admitted to an Acute Care Hospital: Results of a Pilot Study

Journals

1. Sultana M, Campbell K, Jennings M, Montero-Odasso M, Orange J, Knowlton J, St. George A, Bryant D, Belleville S. Virtual Reality Experience Intervention May Reduce Responsive Behaviors in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Case Series. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 2021;84(2):883 View
2. HOŞGÖR H. Sağlık Alanında Sanal Gerçekliğin Kullanımı: Türkiye ve Dünyadan Örnekler. Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 2022;2(3):647 View
3. Chiu H, Hsu M, Ouyang W. Effects of incorporating virtual reality training intervention into health care on cognitive function and wellbeing in older adults with cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies 2023;170:102957 View
4. Benham S, Trinh L, Kropinski K, Grampurohit N. Effects of Community-Based Virtual Reality on Daily Activities and Quality of Life. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics 2022;40(3):319 View
5. Appel L, Appel E, Kisonas E, Pasat Z, Mozeson K, Vemulakonda J, Sheng L. Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation (VR2) – Introducing VR-Therapy for Veterans With Dementia – Challenges and Rewards of the Therapists Behind the Scenes. Frontiers in Virtual Reality 2021;2 View
6. Appel L, Ali S, Narag T, Mozeson K, Pasat Z, Orchanian-Cheff A, Campos J. Virtual reality to promote wellbeing in persons with dementia: A scoping review. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering 2021;8 View
7. Appel L, Appel E, Kisonas E, Lewis S, Sheng L. Virtual Reality for Veteran Relaxation: Can VR Therapy Help Veterans Living With Dementia Who Exhibit Responsive Behaviors?. Frontiers in Virtual Reality 2022;2 View
8. Hayden L, Chaze F, Kamath A, Azevedo A, Bucko D, Jackson A, Reyna C, Kashlan Y, Dube M, De Paula J, Warren-Norton K, Dupuis K, Tsotsos L. Implementation of a Virtual Reality recreation program in long-term care. Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering 2022;9 View
9. Preston A, Brown L, Padala K, Padala P. Veterans Affairs Health Care Provider Perceptions of Virtual Reality: Brief Exploratory Survey. Interactive Journal of Medical Research 2022;11(2):e38490 View
10. Lundstedt R, Persson J, Håkansson C, Frennert S, Wallergård M. Designing Virtual Natural Environments for Older Adults: Think-Aloud Study. JMIR Human Factors 2023;10:e40932 View
11. Clemmensen L, Jørgensen G, Gundersen K, Smith L, Midtgaard J, Bouchard S, Thomsen C, Turgut L, Glenthøj L. Study protocol for virtual leisure investigating the effect of virtual reality-delivered stress reduction, entertainment and distraction on the use of coercion and need-based medication and patient satisfaction at a closed psychiatric intensive care unit - a mixed-methods pilot clinical trial. BMJ Open 2023;13(9):e070566 View
12. Matsangidou M, Solomou T, Frangoudes F, Papayianni E, Pattichis C. Offering Outworld Experiences to In-Patients With Dementia Through Virtual Reality: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Aging 2023;6:e45799 View
13. Pardini S, Gabrielli S, Gios L, Dianti M, Mayora-Ibarra O, Appel L, Olivetto S, Torres A, Rigatti P, Trentini E, Leonardelli L, Bernardi M, Lucianer M, Forti S, Novara C. Customized virtual reality naturalistic scenarios promoting engagement and relaxation in patients with cognitive impairment: a proof-of-concept mixed-methods study. Scientific Reports 2023;13(1) View
14. Appel L, Appel E, Kisonas E, Lewis-Fung S, Pardini S, Rosenberg J, Appel J, Smith C. Evaluating the Impact of Virtual Reality on the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Quality of Life of Inpatients With Dementia in Acute Care: Randomized Controlled Trial (VRCT). Journal of Medical Internet Research 2024;26:e51758 View
15. Ilioudi M, Wallström S, Steingrimsson S, Lindner P, Thunström A, Ali L. Patient experience of a virtual reality calm room in a psychiatric inpatient care setting in Sweden: a qualitative study with inpatients. BMJ Open 2023;13(12):e076285 View
16. Yu J, Wu J, Liu B, Zheng K, Ren Z. Efficacy of virtual reality technology interventions for cognitive and mental outcomes in older people with cognitive disorders: An umbrella review comprising meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. Ageing Research Reviews 2024;94:102179 View
17. Just S, Lütt A, Siegle P, Döring‐Brandl E. Feasibility of using virtual reality in geriatric psychiatry. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 2024;39(1) View
18. Siette J, Adam P, Harris C. Acceptability of virtual reality to screen for dementia in older adults. BMC Geriatrics 2024;24(1) View
19. Jiang H, Eaglestone G, McCrone P, Carr C, Stoner C. How are nature-based interventions defined in mild cognitive impairment and dementia studies? A conceptual systematic review and novel taxonomy. Dementia 2025;24(3):480 View
20. Ajeet Gokani H, Sommerlad A, Jawharieh H, Ang C, Huntley J. Carers and professionals’ views on using virtual reality in dementia care: A qualitative study. Dementia 2025;24(1):71 View
21. Cushnan J, McCafferty P, Best P. Clinicians’ perspectives of immersive tools in clinical mental health settings: a systematic scoping review. BMC Health Services Research 2024;24(1) View
22. Jansen L, de Zande E, de Korne D, Andringa G. Feasibility of implementing immersive and non-interactive virtual reality interventions in elderly populations: A scoping review. Geriatric Nursing 2025;61:217 View
23. Matsangidou M, Solomou T, Frangoudes F, Papayianni E, Kkeli N, Pattichi C. “Transported to a better place”: The influence of virtual reality on the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies 2025;196:103413 View
24. Mandal K, Morrison A, Bag S. Developing virtual reality tourism for people with dementia based on meeting psychological and behavioural needs. Tourism Management 2025;108:105100 View
25. Kasrineh M, Baravati F, Lee J, Zarei M, Taheri-Soodejani M, Tabatabaei S. Extended Reality for Rehabilitation and Care of Patients after Open Heart Surgery: A Systematic Review. Heliyon 2025:e43105 View
26. Kaneshiro A. Introducing Virtual Reality to Home-Based Primary Care Veterans With Dementia. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2025 View
27. Wang L, Montgomery A, Smerdely P, Paulik O, Barton C, Halcomb E, Hui H, Pieri C, Lopez M, Teus J, McErlean G. The use and effect of virtual reality as a non-pharmacological intervention for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Age and Ageing 2025;54(5) View

Books/Policy Documents

1. Anlacan V, Jamora R, Pangilinan A, Salido I, Jacinto M, Tee M, Aguila M, Tee C, Caro J. Novel & Intelligent Digital Systems: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference (NiDS 2022). View
2. Anlacan V, Panganiban A, Jamora R, Salido I, Apuya R, Galecio B, Tee M, Aguila M, Tee C, Caro J. Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies. View
3. Cotrim G, Martins L, da Silva Marques R, Luís A, Sampaio M, Brás G, Monteiro S. Strategic Management, Regulatory Challenges, and Global Governance of MedTech. View

Conference Proceedings

1. Appel L, Saryazdi R, Lewis-Fung S, Qi D, Tesfaye E, Garito I, Campos J. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC). VRx@Home Pilot: Can Virtual Reality Therapy Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia Living at Home? View