Using a virtual reality power mobility device simulator to assess the driving skills of people with brain diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

No previous study has explored the effectiveness of current prescription standards for evaluating power mobility device (PMD) maneuverability. To verify the current prescription standards for PMDs using a virtual reality (VR)-based PMD simulator and to present the possibility of using a VR-based PMD simulator as an alternative to current evaluation standards.

Methods

A total of 52 patients with brain diseases were enrolled. All participants were over 18 years old and had gait disturbance or limited outdoor walking ability. Participants performed a driving ability test using a VR PMD simulator.

Results

The driving ability test using the VR PMD simulator indicated that cognitive impairment, measured by the K-MMSE (p = 0.017), and unilateral neglect,

SUBMITTER: Kwon N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291863 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature