The application of virtual reality meditation and mind-body exercises among older adults.
Frontiers in psychology January 1, 2024 Dong Gao, Yuqin Su, Xing Zhang et al. 18 citations
Virtual reality (VR)-based mindfulness, including VR meditation and VR mind-body exercises, is a promising approach to improve older adults' health. VR meditation relies on headsets and effectively improves mental health, pain, and quality of life. VR mind-body exercises require motion capture sensors, main consoles, and display screens; they enhance mental health and physical function and may be combined with other exercises. These interventions improve accessibility and the meditation experience but face challenges such as cost, technical anxiety, and apparatus issues. Future research should examine optimal exercise doses for VR mind-body exercises to maximize health benefits.