| Autor: |
Lesiuk N, Pinet R, Bouchard S, Lynn McCleary, Annie Robitaille, Linda J. Garcia, Rabheru K, Constable J |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2017 |
| Předmět: |
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| Popis: |
Although there has been an increase in programs addressing responsive behaviours (RB) related to dementia, more is needed as caregivers still face difficulties in real-life situations. Virtual reality (VR) has been shown to give a more lifelike feel to anxiety-provoking training situations by adding psychological realism and an element of stress to interventions. This project aimed to develop and evaluate a VR module that provides a realistic environment in which caregivers, staff and students in health-care fields can gain knowledge and skills on how best to respond to RBs. Existing training materials were surveyed and two RBs were identified for inclusion in the scene: perceived verbal and physical aggression, and perceived resistance to care. The VR scenario is based on three critical moments for interventions from the user in a dining room scene involving interactions with a resident and his granddaughter (both are virtual character models with motion capture of their body and facial expressions). The module is ready to be tested on pre-professional students, staff, professors, and informal carers to determine whether it may be a useful and usable addition to existing training tools in the future. The results of this consultation will be presented as well as a discussion of the relevance for developing a training tool for all those who come in regular contact with individuals with dementia. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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