“It Really Brought me in, Zoned me in, and Kept me There”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Carers’ and Volunteers’ Experiences of a Narrative Based, Dementia-Focused Virtual Reality Film

Aoife Conway, Deirdre Harkin, Benjamin Gould, Sinead Devine, Sabrina Lynch, Assumpta Ryan, School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, Faculty of Life , Health Sciences, Ulster University, Northern Ireland, Commedia of Errors Theatre Company, Northern Ireland, DEEDS Project, Old Library Trust Healthy Living Centre, Northern Ireland

Dementia: The International Journal of Social Research and Practice

Published online on February 21, 2026

Abstract

Dementia, Ahead of Print.
Dementia is a growing global health challenge, with informal carers providing the majority of dementia-related care, and volunteers playing a crucial role in offering additional support. Both groups frequently report feeling underprepared to respond to ...