Abstract
Background: Simulation-based experiences provide learning opportunities into the world of people living with dementia, however limited research into its effectiveness exists.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used to examine the impact of the virtual dementia tour on empathetic thinking, understanding and person care. Study participants included carers and multi-health professionals (n=223).
Results: Empathetic understanding of symptoms, its impact on the provision of person-centred practice were all scored as neutral. Significant positive changes were reported on all measures post intervention, across all demographics.
Discussion: Virtual reality offers an opportunity to understand the isolated, fragmented and confusing world of the person with dementia.
Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used to examine the impact of the virtual dementia tour on empathetic thinking, understanding and person care. Study participants included carers and multi-health professionals (n=223).
Results: Empathetic understanding of symptoms, its impact on the provision of person-centred practice were all scored as neutral. Significant positive changes were reported on all measures post intervention, across all demographics.
Discussion: Virtual reality offers an opportunity to understand the isolated, fragmented and confusing world of the person with dementia.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 1 |
| Pages (from-to) | 43-51 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Clinical Simulation in Nursing |
| Volume | 55 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 14 May 2021 |
Keywords
- Dementia
- health professionals
- Empathy
- virtual reality
- simulation
- quasi-experimental study