Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality on Physical Function, Fall-Related Outcomes, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Older Adults

The Effectiveness of an Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention on Physical Fitness, Balance, Fall Risk, Fear of Falling, Fatigue, and Quality of Life in Geriatric Individuals

To investigate the effectiveness of an immersive virtual reality intervention on physical fitness, balance, physical activity level, risk of falling, fear of falling, fatigue, and quality of life in older adults compared to an active control group (ACG).

This study aims to investigate the effects of virtual reality intervention on interrelated physical and psychosocial multidimensional parameters such as physical fitness, balance, fall risk, fear of falling, fatigue, and quality of life in older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals over 65 years of age
• Individuals with a Mini Mental Test score of 24 and above
• Individuals who can walk independently and do not use assistive devices
• Individuals who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals diagnosed with neurological diseases (Stroke, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis)
• Individuals with a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (heart failure, endocarditis, myocarditis, cardiac arrhythmias) diagnosed with psychiatric or cognitive disorders
• undergone surgical operation in the last 6 months
• Visual impairment that makes it impossible for them to see virtual reality images
• Individuals diagnosed with vertigo, epilepsy
• Individuals diagnosed with cancer