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A Protocol for Qualitative Study of the Implementation of Immersive Technology in Dementia Care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3402626 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lillian Hung (0000-0002-7916-2939), Jiangning Fu (0000-0003-3537-5008), Paulina Santaella (0000-0002-7252-4642), R Xia (0009-0004-1681-9261), W Ben Mortenson (0000-0002-0183-6163) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069251381711 |
| OpenAlex | W4414367375 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 33 |
Older adults living in hospitals and long-term care (LTC) settings often lack opportunities for meaningful social engagement and interaction with the outside world, particularly due to mobility disabilities and frailty. Immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies have shown potential to overcome these barriers by virtually connecting individuals with nature, familiar environments, and cultural experiences, thereby promoting well-being and social engagement. However, existing research primarily utilizes head-mounted displays (HMDs) and involves healthy community-dwelling participants, limiting relevance for people living with dementia in care settings such as hospitals and LTC. This qualitative study protocol outlines the use of a non-HMD immersive technology tailored for people living with dementia in hospital and LTC settings. Employing wall projections and motion sensors, the intervention is specifically designed for accessibility among people living with dementia in hospitals and LTC environments. Guided by the Collaborative Action Research (CAR) approach, the study comprises three phases: Plan, Implement, and Evaluate. Focus groups, interviews, and ethnographic observations will be conducted to collect data. Thematic analysis will identify key themes related to feasibility, acceptability, and user experiences. Findings will inform the equitable design and implementation of future immersive technologies in dementia care settings
Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Technology Use by Older Adults · Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
The use of focus group discussion methodology
The Cognitive Affective Model of Immersive Learning (Camil)
Characterising and justifying sample size sufficiency in interview-based studies
A systematic review of immersive virtual reality applications for higher education
The Effects of a Nature-based Virtual Reality Program on Emotional Health and Quality of Life among Older Adults with Dementia
One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis
Co-research with people living with dementia for change
Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to the Implementation of Pet Robots for People With Dementia in Nursing Homes
Qualitative Quality
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |