Commercial head-mounted display virtual reality for upper extremity rehabilitation in chronic stroke: a single-case design study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rehabilitation is crucial for maximizing recovery after stroke. Rehabilitation activities that are fun and rewarding by themselves can be more effective than those who are not. Gamification with virtual reality (VR) exploits this principle. This single-case design study probes the potential for using commercial off-the-shelf, room-scale head-mounted virtual reality for upper extremity rehabilitation in individuals with chronic stroke, the insights of which can inform further research.

Methods

A heterogeneous volunteer sample of seven participants living with stroke were recruited through advertisement. A single-case design was employed with a 5-week baseline (A), followed by a 10-week intervention (B) and a 6-month follow-up. Upper extremity motor function was ass

SUBMITTER: Erhardsson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7686731 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature