VR boosts dementia knowledge in college students, study finds

NCT ID NCT07366073

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can improve college students' understanding of dementia and their attitudes toward people living with it. 129 students were randomly assigned to either a 360-degree real-life VR experience or a computer-generated VR lesson. Their knowledge and attitudes were measured before and after the VR sessions to see which format worked better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University in Central Taiwan

    Taichung, Taiwan

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