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KMID : 1142620220140010041
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Korea Aging Friendly Industry Association
2022 Volume.14 No. 1 p.41 ~ p.51
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The Effect of Bio-signal-based Virtual Reality Smart Mental Care Programs on the Mental Health and Quality of Life of Middle-aged and Older Adults
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Kim Du-Ri
Park Jong-Hwan
Lim Hyun-Ju
Shin Myung-Jun
Lee Yean-Hwa
Moon Eun-Soo
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Abstract
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Objective : This study attempted to find out the impact on mental health and quality of life for middle-aged and older adults who are likely to experience depression and anxiety by providing bio-signal-based mental health promotion services using VR, a promising treatment tool for health promotion.
Methods : From April to December 2021, a bio-signal-based virtual reality smart mental care program was conducted once a day for 30 minutes, twice a week for a total of 12 weeks (24 sessions) for middle-aged and older adults in their 50s or older who use community mental health welfare centers and social welfare facilities in Busan. A total of 46 people were evaluated the before and after the intervention, the 9-item scale of the patient health questionnaire 7-item scale of generalized anxiety disorder, perceptual stress scale, and quality of life.
Results : As a result of this study, the smart mental care program reduced depressive and anxiety symptoms (p<0.01) and showed a significant difference in improving the quality of life (P<0.01).
Conclusion : The bio-signal-based virtual reality smart mental care program is interesting to manage the mental health of middle-aged and older adults who are likely to experience poor quality of life and depression through game-based fun activities, and it is an effective program that relieves depression and anxiety symptoms and helps improve quality of life.
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KEYWORD
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Bio-signal, Virtual reality, Mental health, Depression, Anxiety, Quality of life
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