Supporting Unpaid Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia: Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Study to Explore Caregiver Outcomes and Impact of a Co-Designed Simulation–Based Psychoeducation Program in Virtual Reality

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Mary Chiu · Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences

Sarah C Pistritto · Ontario Tech University

Kristina M. Kokorelias · University Health Network

Krystina M Clarke · Ontario Tech University

Andrei Torres · Ontario Tech University

Cole Craven · Ontario Tech University

Adam Dubrowski

Abstract

VR-SIM Carers represents an innovative, scalable intervention designed to enhance caregiver preparedness, psychosocial outcomes, and sustainable community-based dementia care. This pilot study will provide critical evidence to guide further development and implementation of VR-based caregiver support programs.

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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Family Caregiving in Mental Illness

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Published in: JMIR Research Protocols

Volume 15, pp. e87107-e87107

DOI: 10.2196/87107

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Supporting Unpaid Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia: Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Study to Explore Caregiver Outcomes and Impact of a Co-Designed Simulation–Based Psychoeducation Program in Virtual Reality

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