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Let’s Meet in Their Reality Embodying the World of Dementia

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Virtual reality (VR) simulations for dementia and Alzheimer's disease provide a dynamic, immersive platform to help participants develop and enhance patient-centered skills, including empathy, perspective-taking, effective communication and critical thinking. Through VR Labs, our participants experience various stages and conditions of dementia and Alzheimer's from the patient's viewpoint. The immersive experience helps care providers gain the knowledge and empathy required to improve the quality of care for patients with dementia.

This innovation is replicating across multiple facilities as its impact continues to be validated. See more replicating innovations.

Origin:

January 2018, Maritza Buenaver, MD

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5 successful

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  • Competence: Knowledge; confidence
  • Person-Centered Care: Communication and conflict resolution skills; empowerment to deliver quality of care
  • Emotional Intelligence: Empathy; insight
  • Cultural Intelligence: Understanding of differences in social cues and language

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