Experiences of Immersive Virtual Reality Among Older Adults With Physical Disabilities: Qualitative Process Evaluation of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Emerging evidence indicates that immersive virtual reality can be used therapeutically and has demonstrated efficacy in promoting the mental health of older adults. Nevertheless, there remains a paucity of qualitative research examining the specific experiences underpinning these benefits.

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of older adults who received the 12-session Immersive Virtual Reality Therapeutic Programme (IVRTP) intervention and health-related undergraduate students who delivered it as interventionists, within the context of residential care homes.