The use of immersive virtual reality for cancer-related cognitive impairment assessment and rehabilitation: A clinical feasibility study

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This brief study aimed to examine the potential effects of virtual reality (VR)-assisted cognitive rehabilitation intervention on the health outcomes of patients with cancer.

Methods

A single group of pre-test and post-test study designs were used. An innovative VR system was developed to assess cancer-related cognitive impairment and provide cognitive rehabilitation. The potential effects of the system were determined by measuring changes in cognitive function (learning and memory, information processing speed, executive function, and verbal fluency) and the severity of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.

Results

Nine subjects completed the entire VR intervention and were included in the analysis. The participants’ mean age was 43.3 years (standard devi

SUBMITTER: Zeng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9579330 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature