Virtual reality representations of nature to improve well-being amongst older adults: a rapid review

J Van Houwelingen-Snippe, S Ben Allouch… - Journal of Technology in …, 2021 - Springer
Poor well-being amongst older adults poses a serious health concern. Simultaneously,
research shows that contact with nature can improve various facets of well-being, including …

Wayfinding in people with Alzheimer's disease: perspective taking and architectural cognition—a vision paper on future dementia care research opportunities

S Kuliga, M Berwig, M Roes - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Based on a targeted literature review, this vision paper emphasizes the importance of
dementia-sensitive built space. The article specifically focuses on supporting spatial …

[HTML][HTML] Soundscapes, music, and memories: Exploring the factors that influence emotional responses to virtual nature content

AJ Smalley, MP White, R Sandiford, N Desai… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
From walking through a park to sitting on a beach, much is known about the therapeutic
potential of direct contact with natural environments. Yet routinely in the UK, millions of …

[HTML][HTML] This is Me: Evaluation of a boardgame to promote social engagement, wellbeing and agency in people with dementia through mindful life-storytelling

K Niedderer, V Holthoff-Detto, TJ Van Rompay… - Journal of aging …, 2022 - Elsevier
Receiving a dementia diagnosis is a difficult experience for most people and often affects
their wellbeing negatively. To support people's wellbeing, in a therapeutic context, life …

Feeling connected after experiencing digital nature: A survey study

J van Houwelingen-Snippe, TJL van Rompay… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Digital nature can provide a substitute for real nature for those who have limited access to
green space, or are confined to their homes, for example during the worldwide COVID-19 …

Intelligent assistive technology devices for persons with dementia: a scoping review

S Dada, C Van der Walt, AA May, J Murray - Assistive Technology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Assistive technology (AT) with context-aware computing and artificial intelligence
capabilities can be applied to address cognitive and communication impairments …

Effectiveness of digital technologies to engage and support the wellbeing of people with dementia and family carers at home and in care homes: A scoping review

L Bradley, S Shanker, J Murphy, LA Fenge… - …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Use of digital technologies to support meaningful engagement of people with dementia and
carers increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this scoping review was to …

Risk factors associated with home care safety for older people with dementia: family caregivers' perspectives

G Yin, S Lin, L Chen - BMC geriatrics, 2023 - Springer
Background Many older people with dementia currently prefer home care; however, homes
are neither professionally designed nor regulated like health care facilities, and home care …

Does digital nature enhance social aspirations? An experimental study

J van Houwelingen-Snippe, TJL van Rompay… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as important challenges of our
times. Inspired by research hinting at beneficial effects of interacting with nature on social …

[HTML][HTML] Overview and strategy analysis of technology-based nonpharmacological interventions for in-hospital delirium prevention and reduction: systematic scoping …

CM Kim, EM van Der Heide, TJL van Rompay… - Journal of medical …, 2021 - jmir.org
Background Delirium prevention is crucial, especially in critically ill patients.
Nonpharmacological multicomponent interventions for preventing delirium are increasingly …