가상현실(Virtual Reality) 기반 복합인지중재 프로그램이 노인의 인지기능, 우울, 디지털 격차 해소에 미치는 영향 : 탐색적 연구The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Complex Cognitive Training Program on Cognitive Function, Depression, Digital Divide Reduction in the Elderly: An exploratory study
- Other Titles
- The Effect of Virtual Reality-Based Complex Cognitive Training Program on Cognitive Function, Depression, Digital Divide Reduction in the Elderly: An exploratory study
- Authors
- 조빛나; 김범수; 홍동기; 곽민정
- Issue Date
- Feb-2024
- Publisher
- 대한통합의학회
- Keywords
- cognitive function; depression; digital devide reduction; elderly; virtual reality program
- Citation
- 대한통합의학회지, v.12, no.1, pp 109 - 124
- Pages
- 16
- Journal Title
- 대한통합의학회지
- Volume
- 12
- Number
- 1
- Start Page
- 109
- End Page
- 124
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/91344
- ISSN
- 2288-1174
2383-9651
- Abstract
- Purpose : The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a virtual reality-based complex cognitive training program for depression, cognitive function, and digital divide reduction in the elderly who have not been diagnosed with dementia or MCI.
Methods : We enrolled 16 participants who were over 65 years old and not been diagnosed with dementia or MCI. We randomly divided into three groups (A, B, C). Participants underwent an 8-week virtual reality-based complex cognitive training program (60 minutes each session, twice per week). At a baseline, all participants completed questionnaires on general features, depression and cognitive function. After four weeks, all participants completed questionnaires on depression and cognitive function. After the end of the last program, participants conducted questionnaires on depression, cognitive function, and usability evaluation.
Results : At the 8-week follow-up, 16 participants completed the program. Compared to the baseline, the average score of cognitive function was increased (from 26.5 to 28.5), although it was not statistically significant (p<.061). There were no significant differences between baseline and post-training evaluations on depression scores. The average score of usability evaluation was 75.56, which corresponds to good.
Conclusion : Even though the results showed no statistically significant findings in cognitive function and depression after the virtual reality-based complex cognitive training intervention, this pilot study proposed the possibility of utilizing the virtual reality program as a tool that provides active learning opportunities for the elderly and helps improve their cognitive function through multi-sensory components. Also, the findings of this study suggested a positive reevaluation of the elderly's digital access capabilities while reducing the digital divide. A virtual reality-based complex cognitive training program improved the social network of the elderly. We expect that it will expand in size and help with their social participation of the elderly.
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