Virtual reality in the care of the elderly: Concept analysis

Abstract

The main objective was to define the concept of virtual reality in the care of the elderly. The Walker and Avant concept analysis method was used, which consists of eight steps; Selection of the concept, establish the objective of the analysis, identify the uses of the concept, identify the attributes, model cases, additional cases, antecedents, consequences and define the empirical references. Dictionary definitions were consulted for the analysis and a literature review was carried out in the CUIDEN, PubMed, Wiley Online Library, EBSCOHost, SciencieDirect and Scielo databases. According to the analysis, the concept refers to the use of computercreated images, used to assess, improve and preserve physical, mental and social capacity in elderly people. Therefore, Nursing must take advantage of technological resources to carry out its work efficiently, effectively and in less time.