Virtual reality-based targeted cognitive training program for Chinese older adults: A feasibility study

Objective: To investigate the acceptance and tolerance of a targeted cognitive training program with virtual reality (VR) in Chinese older adults. Methods: We developed a VR-based program consisting of five games for cognitive training. Fourteen older adults voluntarily participated in the VR training program from January 1 to 22, 2022. The tolerance of the participants and acceptance of the video-based training were assessed after training. Results: Of the participants, 8 (57.1%) had normal cognitive function, and 6 (42.9%) had cognitive impairment. The participants tolerated the program well with a total SSQ (simulated sickness questionnaire) score of 10.42 +/- 12.97. Regarding acceptance, 97.6% of subjects found VR equipment to be easy to use, 76.2% said it was a positive experience, and 57.1% thought VR devices were attractive. Conclusion: This study shows that VR-based cognitive training was well tolerated by Chinese older adults, without major or severe adverse events. (c) 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)

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This study investigates the acceptance and tolerance of a VR-based targeted cognitive training program among Chinese older adults. The results show that the participants had a high tolerance for the program, found VR equipment easy to use, and considered it a positive experience.