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Icarus new rising? A narrative review on virtual reality-based motor interventions in older adults

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datacite.subject.fosCiências Médicas::Ciências da Saúde
datacite.subject.sdg03:Saúde de Qualidade
dc.contributor.authorRamalho, André
dc.contributor.authorDuarte-Mendes, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorPaulo, Rui
dc.contributor.authorSerrano, João
dc.contributor.authorPetrica, Joao
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-08T09:49:24Z
dc.date.available2026-04-08T09:49:24Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractThis narrative review synthesises the emerging evidence on immersive virtual reality motor interventions in older adults, with a focus on key domains of dynamic ageing: mobility, balance, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and social connection. Guided by the SANRA framework, we conducted a structured search (2017–2024) centred on interventions using head mounted displays. Findings consistently suggest improvements in balance, gait, and muscular strength, though most studies are limited by small sample sizes and short durations. Promising effects are also observed in executive function and mood, yet constrained by methodological heterogeneity and a lack of long-term data. Evidence regarding social outcomes remains limited. Persistent barriers, including limited digital literacy, economic constraints, and the absence of standardised outcome measures, continue to impede widespread implementation. This review maps the current landscape, identifies critical gaps, and calls for larger interdisciplinary studies and inclusive, user-centred design. With these foundations, immersive virtual reality holds promise as a scalable tool for fostering autonomy and vitality in later life.eng
dc.description.sponsorshipThe authors declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article by FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia – Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P. (Portugal), withinwithin the scope of SPRINT – Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center UID/6185/2023, https://doi.org/10.54499/UID/PRR/06185/2025.
dc.identifier.citationRAMALHO, André [et al.] (2026) - Icarus new rising? A narrative review on virtual reality-based motor interventions in older adults. Human Movement. 27:1 p. 1–21. DOI: 10.5114/hm/214443
dc.identifier.doi10.5114/hm/214443
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/10813
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectImmersive technology
dc.subjectActive ageing
dc.subjectGeriatric rehabilitation
dc.subjectPhysical activity
dc.subjectMotor interventions
dc.subjectCognitive health
dc.titleIcarus new rising? A narrative review on virtual reality-based motor interventions in older adultseng
dc.typereview article
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