Feasibility of a Virtual Reality Intervention Protocol to Improve Cognitive and Behavioral Skills in Older Adults at Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Oshadi Jayakody; Mirnova Ceïde; Joe Verghese; Robert Carrera; Hussain Doriwala; Sunil Agrawal; Judy Pa; Helena Blumen

doi:10.2196/77111

Feasibility of a Virtual Reality Intervention Protocol to Improve Cognitive and Behavioral Skills in Older Adults at Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Oshadi Jayakody
, Mirnova Ceïde
, Joe Verghese
, Robert Carrera
, Hussain Doriwala
, Sunil Agrawal
, Judy Pa
, Helena Blumen

Neurology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Columbia University
University of California at San Diego

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Abstract

This pilot study offers preliminary evidence that a virtual meal-preparation task is feasible for older adults and highlights that the community engagement studios are an effective approach to generate community-informed strategies to enhance intervention designs and reach.

Original language	English
Article number	e77111
Journal	JMIR Formative Research
Volume	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2196/77111
State	Published - 2025

Keywords

Alzheimer disease
clinical trials
community engagement studio
pilot study
skills training

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