虚拟现实技术预防老年人跌倒的研究现状

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-9198.2026.07.016

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Abstract: Falls are prevalent among the elderly, making fall prevention an undeniable public health challenge. In recent years, virtual reality (VR) technology has been increasingly applied in fall prevention for older adults. This paper reviews the positive role of VR technology in fall prevention, its implementation strategies, and the acceptance among both elderly individuals and healthcare professionals. The study emphasizes the need to further strengthen the theoretical foundation of VR-based interventions for fall prevention, explore age-friendly and context-specific adaptations of VR technologies, and address the personalized and psychological needs of older adults.

Key words: virtual reality, aged, fall prevention, acceptance level

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PAN Fei, YE Mingjun, YANG Rumei. Virtual reality technology in preventing falls among the elderly[J]. Practical Geriatrics, 2026, 40(7): 731-735.

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