Virtual reality games for rehabilitation: Perspectives from the users and new directions

Lewis, Gwyn N.; Woods, Claire; Rosie, Juliet; McPherson, Kathryn

doi:10.1109/icvr.2011.5971842

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“…Commercial gaming systems, like the Nintendo Wii Balance Board or the Microsoft Kinect, are more and more intensively used for rehabilitation purposes due to their low-costs and easy availability [14,16]. In connection with virtual reality, which is reported to increase motivation and engagement of patient performing rehabilitative exercises [26], custom made applications with conventional PCs and commercial gaming systems seems promising solutions for rehabilitation at home [16].…”

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Development of a Multi-Purpose Easy-to-Use Set of Tools for Home Based Rehabilitation

David

Forjan

Paštěka

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighti

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Due to the demographic change, the need of rehabilitation is rising. Home-based rehabilitation can lower the fnancial burden, support reintegration into daily (work-)life and increase motivation as well as compliance of patients. Several device-supported approaches for rehabilitation were investigated in the research project REHABitation. An insole-based live-feedback system to support patients performing partial weight bearing was developed and tested in a clinical pilot study. Rehabilitative games using commercial gaming control systems like the Microsoft Kinect and the Nintendo Wii Balance Board were developed for range-of-motion and balance training, respectively. For these serious games, usability was tested with the System Usability Scale questionnaire. The comparability of range-of-motion measurements of shoulder movements conducted with inertial measurement units and an optical motion capture system was elaborated. Results fo the clinical study suggest that the patients' compliance with partial weight bearing load restriction was improved with the use of the live-feedback system developed. The use of Wii and Kinect solutions is possible and helps to increase compliance of patients due to high system usability scale scores and positive feedback. The use of intertial measurement units for the detection of motion and its characteristics is highly depending on the used type of system and the intended time span of use. All these approaches were interconnected with diagnosis, corresponding exercises/assessments and tools in the web-based Permission to make digital or hard copies of part or all of this work for personal or classroom use is granted without fee provided that copies are not made or distributed for proft or commercial advantage and that copies bear this notice and the full citation on the frst page. Copyrights for third-party components of this work must be honored. For all other uses, contact the owner/author(s).

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Development of a Multi-Purpose Easy-to-Use Set of Tools for Home Based Rehabilitation

David

Forjan

Paštěka

et al. 2018

Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighti

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“…Indeed, one participant commented that: 'Seeing the robotic arm on the computer screen and following the green ball with the [aid of] stimulation' (Participant 4), was one of the best aspects of the study. This was important as an understanding of the task, visual cues and feedback regarding progression is all factors that facilitate motivation and willingness to engage in rehabilitation [16].…”

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Participant Feedback in the Evaluation of Novel Stroke Rehabilitation Technologies

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Stroke participant perspectives are used to evaluate a novel rehabilitation system employing electrical stimulation (ES) technology combined with robotic assistance and virtual reality. The broader implications of such feedback for future technological development are discussed. Method: While supported by a robot, ES was applied to the triceps and anterior deltoid muscles of 5 chronic stroke participants with upper limb impairment to assist them in completing functional, virtual reality tracking tasks. Advanced ES controllers adjusted the amount of ES applied on each attempt to improve accuracy and maximise voluntary effort. The system was evaluated in terms of participants' perspectives, expressed during a semi-structured interview, and clinical outcome measures. Results: The rehabilitation system was well accepted by participants and viewed positively, despite mixed opinions regarding effectiveness. Feedback demonstrated an alignment in participants' perceptions of reduced impairment and clinical outcomes, in which a significant (p < 0.001) mean change of 9.3 in Fugl-Meyer scores was observed. Participant feedback also provided insight into individual differences observed in clinical outcomes. From our findings six key issues regarding effectiveness, muscles trained, system flexibility and portability, possible discomfort and the value of participant perspectives emerged that may be relevant for researchers developing new rehabilitation technologies. Conclusion: Participant feedback via a semi-structured interview provided important insight into the usability and effectiveness of using this system as a platform for upper limb stroke rehabilitation.

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Games for Stroke Rehabilitation: An Overview

Vyas,

Harris,

Brown

et al. 2023

Virtual Reality Technologies for Health and Clinical Applications

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Virtual reality games for rehabilitation: Perspectives from the users and new directions

Cited by 8 publications

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Development of a Multi-Purpose Easy-to-Use Set of Tools for Home Based Rehabilitation

Development of a Multi-Purpose Easy-to-Use Set of Tools for Home Based Rehabilitation

Participant Feedback in the Evaluation of Novel Stroke Rehabilitation Technologies

Games for Stroke Rehabilitation: An Overview

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