VERTEX
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Virtual Embodied Reminiscence Therapy in Extended Reality
VERTEX is a proof of concept project that aims to use virtual reality (VR) to improve the well-being of older adults. The project is based on the idea that psychological factors play a key role in age-related deterioration and tha...
VERTEX is a proof of concept project that aims to use virtual reality (VR) to improve the well-being of older adults. The project is based on the idea that psychological factors play a key role in age-related deterioration and that older adults' attitudes towards aging may be a significant predictor of physical and cognitive frailty. Participants will experience scenarios and events from their youth, such as being in a 1970s living room. They will be transported to memorable historical events from the time of their youth, such as famous concerts. The project aims to evaluate the effects of this experience on aging and provide evidence for the benefits of such an intervention, with the goal of supporting a spin-off. The project will involve several stages: a further implementation of the VR application continuing from results of an experimental study in the associated Advanced Grant MoTIVE, the carrying out of a further experimental study based on the new application, the rollout of the application to community centres providing opportunities for many people to experience this in such institutional settings, and the rollout to individuals to use in their homes on a loan basis. Focus groups with stake holders such as community centre managers will be carried out to assess the potential of the introduction of the VERTEX system as part of what can be offered to clientele. The business opportunity and regulatory framework will be investigated. All this information will be used to create a business plan that will make the case for investment to take the project forward in a spin-off to make VERTEX available on a large scale.
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Duración del proyecto: 21 meses
Fecha Inicio: 2023-08-31
Fecha Fin: 2025-06-30
Fecha Fin: 2025-06-30
Línea de financiación: concedida
El organismo HORIZON EUROPE notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2023-08-31
HORIZON EUROPE
No se conoce la línea exacta de financiación, pero conocemos el organismo encargado de la revisión del proyecto.
Líder del proyecto
UNIVERSIDAD DE BARCELONA
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