The usability of a virtual reality augmented training program to teach goniometry to occupational therapy students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Training occupational therapy students in manual skills such as goniometry typically requires intensive one on one student teacher interactions and repetitive practice to ensure competency. There is evidence that immersive virtual reality (IVR) supported embodied learning can improve confidence and performance of skills. Embodied learning refers to learner's experience of viewing a simulated body and its properties as if they were the learner's own biological body. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to develop and examine the usability and establish preliminary efficacy of an Embodied Goniometric Occupational Therapy Training Program (EGOTTP) to teach occupational therapy students wrist goniometry.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Baker NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11697938 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature