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Published on in Vol 10, No 4 (2022): Oct-Dec

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Older Adults’ Experiences and Perceptions of Immersive Virtual Reality: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

Older Adults’ Experiences and Perceptions of Immersive Virtual Reality: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

Older Adults’ Experiences and Perceptions of Immersive Virtual Reality: Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis

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David Healy1 Author Orcid Image ;   Aisling Flynn2 Author Orcid Image ;   Owen Conlan3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jenny McSharry1 Author Orcid Image ;   Jane Walsh1 Author Orcid Image
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