Virtual reality for elderly patients' well-being in rehab
This trial tests if using virtual reality (VR) can improve the well-being of older patients staying in a rehabilitation unit. It aims to see if VR activities can help you feel better emotionally and mentally during your hospital stay.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 or older and staying in the rehabilitation unit for at least 3 weeks.
- Your memory and thinking are fairly good (score of 20 or higher on a simple memory test).
- You are able to see and hear well enough to use a VR headset.
- You do not have epilepsy or get dizzy/nauseous easily from VR.
- You have health insurance and are not getting reflexology or massage treatments.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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