A Review of Virtual Reality for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Serafin, Stefania; Adjorlu, Ali; Percy-Smith, Lone

doi:10.3390/mti7040036

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“…VR-based games offer users a captivating experience by incorporating features such as interactive screens, touch controllers, motion sensors, voice notifications, physical vibrations, omnidirectional vision, and engaging gameplay elements like collecting points and defending against enemies. These aspects contribute to the attraction, sense of competition, and excitement that users derive from these games [ 69 – 71 ]. It is for this reason that these games have a more significant impact than training based on virtual reality.…”

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Efficacy of virtual reality-based training programs and games on the improvement of cognitive disorders in patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Moulaei,

Sharifi,

Bahaadinbeigy

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Introduction Cognitive impairments present challenges for patients, impacting memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities. Virtual reality (VR) offers innovative ways to enhance cognitive function and well-being. This study explores the effects of VR-based training programs and games on improving cognitive disorders. Methods PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were systematically searched until May 20, 2023. Two researchers selected and extracted data based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, resolving disagreements through consultation with two other authors. Inclusion criteria required studies of individuals with any cognitive disorder engaged in at least one VR-based training session, reporting cognitive impairment data via scales like the MMSE. Only English-published RCTs were considered, while exclusion criteria included materials not primarily focused on the intersection of VR and cognitive disorders. The risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the MMAT tool. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s test. The collected data were utilized to calculate the standardized mean differences (Hedges’s g) between the treatment and control groups. The heterogeneity variance was estimated using the Q test and I2 statistic. The analysis was conducted using Stata version 17.0. Results Ten studies were included in the analysis out of a total of 3,157 retrieved articles. VR had a statistically significant improvement in cognitive impairments among patients (Hedges’s g = 0.42, 95% CI: 0.15, 0.68; p_value = 0.05). games (Hedges’s g = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.30, 0.39; p_value = 0.20) had a more significant impact on cognitive impairment improvement compared to cognitive training programs (Hedges’s g = 0.29, 95% CI: -0.11, 0.69; p_value = 0.24). The type of VR intervention was a significant moderator of the heterogeneity between studies. Conclusion VR-based interventions have demonstrated promise in enhancing cognitive function and addressing cognitive impairment, highlighting their potential as valuable tools in improving care for individuals with cognitive disorders. The findings underscore the relevance of incorporating virtual reality into therapeutic approaches for cognitive disorders.

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Efficacy of virtual reality-based training programs and games on the improvement of cognitive disorders in patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Moulaei,

Sharifi,

Bahaadinbeigy

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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“…Due to participants in the SP group using diversified smartphones, differences in resolution, sound quality, and personal user experiences among smartphones might have introduced a bias. Also, auditory inclusiveness in a VR experience is the practice of ensuring that individuals with a wide range of auditory abilities can fully participate in and enjoy the virtual environment (Serafin et al 2023). Auditory inclusiveness was not standardized by using the same headphones in this study.…”

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Virtual reality natural experiences for mental health: comparing the effects between different immersion levels

Yen,

Hsu,

Huang

2024

Virtual Reality

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Virtual nature is an innovative approach for promoting mental health. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects on mental health outcomes between two immersion levels of virtual reality natural experiences. The study design was a cluster trial. Healthy adults were allocated to two experimental groups. Identical pre-recorded 360° videos of natural scenes and sounds were played on the two virtual reality devices, one with a higher immersive level via a head-mounted display and the other one with a lower immersive level via a smartphone. The intervention was conducted for 30 min per session, once a week for 12 weeks. Data were collected by self-reported questionnaires at the baseline and post-intervention. In total, 54 participants completed the interventions. A significantly greater effect was revealed on improving happiness, self-rated health, and physical, mental, social, and environmental quality of life, and ameliorating distress, depression, and somatization in participants who experienced the higher immersive level compared to participants who experienced the lower immersive level. Virtual reality natural experiences with high immersion are recommended to promote mental health.

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“…As a final remark for future research, we recommend exploring more engaging technologies tailored to the younger population. While researchers and industries have developed immersive technologies over the past decade, it is noteworthy that previous studies emphasize the importance of clinical environments [78]. However, there is a limited inclusion of haptic feedback in immersive technology specifically designed for hearing-impaired individuals, with only a few examples found in the literature [79].…”

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The Role of Haptics in Training and Games for Hearing-Impaired Individuals: A Systematic Review

Ganis,

Gulli,

Fontana

et al. 2023

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Sensory substitution and augmentation are pivotal concepts in multi-modal perception, particularly when confronting the challenges associated with impaired or missing sense rehabilitation. The present systematic review investigates the role of haptics for the hearing impaired in training or gamified activities. We applied a set of keywords to the Scopus® and PubMed® databases, obtaining a collection of 35 manuscripts spanning 23 years. Each article has been categorized following a documented procedure and thoroughly analyzed. Our findings reveal a rising number of studies in this field in the last five years, mostly testing the effectiveness of the developed rehabilitative method (77.14%). Despite a wide variety in almost every category we analyzed, such as haptic devices, body location, and data collection, we report a constant difficulty in recruitment, reflected in the low number of hearing-impaired participants (mean of 8.31). This review found that in all six papers reporting statistically significant positive results, the vibrotactile device in use generated vibrations starting from a sound, suggesting that some perceptual aspects connected to sound are transmittable through touch. This fact provides evidence that haptics and vibrotactile devices could be viable solutions for hearing-impaired rehabilitation and training.

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A Review of Virtual Reality for Individuals with Hearing Impairments

Cited by 6 publications

References 54 publications

Efficacy of virtual reality-based training programs and games on the improvement of cognitive disorders in patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of virtual reality-based training programs and games on the improvement of cognitive disorders in patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Virtual reality natural experiences for mental health: comparing the effects between different immersion levels

The Role of Haptics in Training and Games for Hearing-Impaired Individuals: A Systematic Review

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