180-degree immersive VR motion visualization in the treatment of haemophilic ankle arthropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with haemophilic arthropathy suffer chronic pain that affects and restricts their quality of life. Visualization of movement through immersive virtual reality is used for pain management.

Aim

To evaluate the efficacy of 180-degree immersive VR motion visualization therapy in patients with haemophilic ankle arthropathy.

Methods

Prospective, multicentre pilot study. Fifteen adult patients with bilateral haemophilic ankle arthropathy were recruited (mean age: 42.73 ± 12.36 years). The intervention lasted 4 weeks, with daily home sessions of 180-degree immersive motion visualization. The patients were given virtual reality glasses to use with their smartphones. From the YouTube mobile app® they accessed the recorded video with access from the He-Mirror

SUBMITTER: Ucero-Lozano R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10092164 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature