Dementia Inclusion Through Virtual Empathy Training: A Multinational VR Intervention for Dementia Awareness

Raluca Sfetcu; Markus Garschall; Kalina Maria Piskorska; Beatrix Wais-Zechmann; Diotima Bertel; Bouke David de Jong-Bambagioni; Marjet Kerkstra; Olga Castañer Nino4; KAty Tobin

Dementia Inclusion Through Virtual Empathy Training: A Multinational VR Intervention for Dementia Awareness

Raluca Sfetcu (Author and Speaker)
, Markus Garschall
, Kalina Maria Piskorska
, Beatrix Wais-Zechmann
, Diotima Bertel
, Bouke David de Jong-Bambagioni
, Marjet Kerkstra
, Olga Castañer Nino4
, KAty Tobin

Experience Contexts & Tools

Universitatea Spiru Haret
DARE Health Innovation
CIBER Epidemiolog'ıa y Salud Pu'blica (CIBERESP)
Trinity College Dublin

Research output: Poster presentation without proceedings

Abstract

DIVE is developing immersive 360°virtual reality training that combines experiential learning with practical communication skills to reduce stigma and foster dementia-inclusive communities.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - Jul 2026
Event	Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026 - London, United Kingdom Duration: 12 Jul 2026 → 15 Jul 2026 https://www.alzint.org/news-events/events/aaic-2026/

Conference

Conference	Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026
Abbreviated title	AAIC 2026
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	London
Period	12/07/26 → 15/07/26
Internet address	https://www.alzint.org/news-events/events/aaic-2026/

Research Field

Social Experience

Keywords

Dementia
VR
Interaction & Empathy training

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Dementia Inclusion Through Virtual Empathy Training: A Multinational VR Intervention for Dementia Awareness

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