Due to the substantial improvements in technology such as computer graphics, processing power, and equipment, there has been an increase in the number of recent studies using immersive media and other forms of digital media. Recent advances in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), and digital media have had a significant impact on using immersive media therapy as a form of therapy and training in the field of healthcare. While much research with immersive media is still in its infancy and there remain some challenges with creating quality environments, immersive media has various unique features like telepresence, engagement and immersion, and controlled atmospheres that allow for creating novel implementations for further solutions for age-related disorders. The recent literature has also shown that age-related diseases are also closely related to other mental health concerns such as depression, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia so this research topics will encompass research centered on topics with media, age-related diseases, and other mental health concerns that are closely related to decreasing risk of age-related diseases or are connected to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. There is a desperate need to help provide solutions for the current Alzheimer’s disease crisis that is increasingly becoming one of the leading causes of death.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a multi-disciplinary collection of papers that have employed immersive technologies (i.e. VR/AR/MR/XR) and other digital media to solve various age-related health issues and mental health problems associated Alzheimer’s disease. We are seeking submissions of original research or reviews on the use of immersive media within exposure therapy for the elderly or those who have age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, research on the use of using immersive media and digital media for training healthcare professionals (i.e. doctors, psychologists, and senior living staff) for learning how to increase compassion and effective management with seniors is particularly encouraged. The aim of this Research Topic is to provide the reader with a rich multi-disciplinary set of evidence from studies that have taken different approaches that will promote further innovation and application of immersive and digital media technologies for age-related diseases that will help both patients and staff.
We welcome empirical, conceptual, or methodological contributions centered around high-quality original research including but not limited to the following topics;
· Use of immersive technology solutions to address psychological and psychophysiological factors like stress, emotion, and mood of those who are elderly or have age-related disorders.
· Use of Immersive technology and digital media solutions to address other mental health concerns related to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease such as depression, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia
· Use of Immersive technologies for training healthcare providers (medical, nursing, and senior living providers) to increase compassion and awareness of those who suffer from age-related problems.
· Quantitative, qualitative, and mix-method methodologies are all welcome when examining how immersive media impacts aging.
· Immersive media technology and digital media tools for mitigating and preventing exploring early-onset and late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
· Challenges and risks applying immersive technologies to older individuals and people with age-related disorders.
· Integration of sensors, motion captures, haptics, and other immersive technologies alongside immersive technologies within therapy.
· Exploration of the theoretical underpinning of immersive technology for enhancing cognitive functions of older adults. This includes investigating the mechanisms of (1) the human-machine-technology interaction process; and (2) the translation of the experience gained from the immersion to the desired behaviors.
Keywords:
Immersive Media, Rehabilitation, Training, VR, Aging, Age-Related Health Issues
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Due to the substantial improvements in technology such as computer graphics, processing power, and equipment, there has been an increase in the number of recent studies using immersive media and other forms of digital media. Recent advances in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), and digital media have had a significant impact on using immersive media therapy as a form of therapy and training in the field of healthcare. While much research with immersive media is still in its infancy and there remain some challenges with creating quality environments, immersive media has various unique features like telepresence, engagement and immersion, and controlled atmospheres that allow for creating novel implementations for further solutions for age-related disorders. The recent literature has also shown that age-related diseases are also closely related to other mental health concerns such as depression, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia so this research topics will encompass research centered on topics with media, age-related diseases, and other mental health concerns that are closely related to decreasing risk of age-related diseases or are connected to symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. There is a desperate need to help provide solutions for the current Alzheimer’s disease crisis that is increasingly becoming one of the leading causes of death.
The goal of this Research Topic is to bring together a multi-disciplinary collection of papers that have employed immersive technologies (i.e. VR/AR/MR/XR) and other digital media to solve various age-related health issues and mental health problems associated Alzheimer’s disease. We are seeking submissions of original research or reviews on the use of immersive media within exposure therapy for the elderly or those who have age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, research on the use of using immersive media and digital media for training healthcare professionals (i.e. doctors, psychologists, and senior living staff) for learning how to increase compassion and effective management with seniors is particularly encouraged. The aim of this Research Topic is to provide the reader with a rich multi-disciplinary set of evidence from studies that have taken different approaches that will promote further innovation and application of immersive and digital media technologies for age-related diseases that will help both patients and staff.
We welcome empirical, conceptual, or methodological contributions centered around high-quality original research including but not limited to the following topics;
· Use of immersive technology solutions to address psychological and psychophysiological factors like stress, emotion, and mood of those who are elderly or have age-related disorders.
· Use of Immersive technology and digital media solutions to address other mental health concerns related to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease such as depression, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia
· Use of Immersive technologies for training healthcare providers (medical, nursing, and senior living providers) to increase compassion and awareness of those who suffer from age-related problems.
· Quantitative, qualitative, and mix-method methodologies are all welcome when examining how immersive media impacts aging.
· Immersive media technology and digital media tools for mitigating and preventing exploring early-onset and late-stage Alzheimer’s disease.
· Challenges and risks applying immersive technologies to older individuals and people with age-related disorders.
· Integration of sensors, motion captures, haptics, and other immersive technologies alongside immersive technologies within therapy.
· Exploration of the theoretical underpinning of immersive technology for enhancing cognitive functions of older adults. This includes investigating the mechanisms of (1) the human-machine-technology interaction process; and (2) the translation of the experience gained from the immersion to the desired behaviors.
Keywords:
Immersive Media, Rehabilitation, Training, VR, Aging, Age-Related Health Issues
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.