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To assess the impact of immersive virtual reality on mental health outcomes for older adults.

March 7, 2026Clinical Gerontologist

Immersive Virtual Reality to Promote Mental Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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To assess the impact of immersive virtual reality on mental health outcomes for older adults.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on immersive virtual reality (IVR) in mental health.
Focused on community and institutional settings for older adults.
Evaluated the adaptability and facilitator support of IVR sessions.
Brief IVR sessions showed a positive effect on mental health outcomes.
Adapted sessions with facilitator support were effective for older adults in both settings.

Implication

Systematic review shows immersive virtual reality improves mental health in older adults, suggesting beneficial applications.

Abstract

When appropriately adapted, brief, facilitator-supported IVR sessions may improve mental health outcomes among older adults in community and institutional settings.

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Folorunsho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69abc2175af8044f7a4eb648 https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2026.2639141

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Implication

Systematic review shows immersive virtual reality improves mental health in older adults, suggesting beneficial applications.

Abstract

When appropriately adapted, brief, facilitator-supported IVR sessions may improve mental health outcomes among older adults in community and institutional settings.

Immersive Virtual Reality to Promote Mental Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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Immersive Virtual Reality to Promote Mental Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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