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Immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies have shown promise for delivering cognitively stimulating activities, yet limited research has examined the feasibility and acceptability of puzzle-based VR interventions among older adults.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of an immersive puzzle-based virtual reality (IPVR) intervention using VR Cubism among older adults, including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A single-arm feasibility study was conducted with 14 community-dwelling older adults (mean age = 72.3\u00a0years, SD = 5.3; 85.7% female) recruited from senior centers in Texas. Participants completed eight sessions of the IPVR program over 4\u00a0weeks. Cognitive screening was conducted using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), with a cutoff score of \u226418 used for exclusion. Usability, acceptability, and technology acceptance were evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS), Technology Acceptance and Attitudes Scale (TAAS), and Senior Technology Acceptance Model (STAM), respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants had MoCA scores ranging from 22 to 28 (M = 25.5, SD = 1.9); 50% scored in the normal cognitive range and 50% in the MCI range. The mean SUS score was 71.61 (SD = 15.8), indicating good usability. TAAS scores averaged 5.54\/7, reflecting strong acceptability. The mean STAM score was 3.91\/5, suggesting moderate to high technology acceptance, although some hesitancy and anxiety were reported. Participants expressed strong interest in using VR for future leisure activities and reported high enjoyment levels during the intervention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings demonstrate that an immersive puzzle-based VR activity is feasible, usable, and acceptable for community-dwelling older adults, including those with MCI. This study supports the integration of engaging, technology-based interventions to promote cognitive health in aging populations. Practically, VR puzzle programs could be implemented in community centers, senior services, and clinical rehabilitation settings as accessible, enjoyable tools to encourage cognitive stimulation. These results highlight the potential of VR not only as a preventive wellness activity but also as a scalable adjunct to traditional cognitive health programs, warranting further evaluation in larger controlled trials.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/frvir.2025.1655981","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,12]],"date-time":"2025-11-12T10:53:29Z","timestamp":1762944809000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Feasibility and acceptability of an immersive puzzle-based virtual reality activity for community-dwelling older adults"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"6","author":[{"given":"Yongseop","family":"Kim","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Junhyoung","family":"Kim","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Jaehyun","family":"Kim","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Chungsup","family":"Lee","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Marcia G.","family":"Ory","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,11,12]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"299","DOI":"10.2147\/JMDH.S35344","article-title":"Feasibility of the iPad as a hub for smart house technology in the elderly; effects of cognition, self-efficacy, and technology experience","volume":"5","author":"Alvseike","year":"2012","journal-title":"J. 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