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Abstract
Spatial neglect is a common and severe cognitive consequence of stroke, yet there is currently no effective rehabilitation tool. Virtual Reality (VR) telerehabilitation tools have the potential to provide multisensory and enjoyable therapies and remotely monitor adherence without the presence of a therapist at all times. Researchers and industry need to better understand end-user perspectives about these technologies to ensure these are acceptable and, ultimately, optimize adherence and efficacy. This study aims to explore end-user perspectives on the use of self-administered VR for spatial neglect in a university environment to identify barriers and facilitators prior to extending its use remotely as a telerehabilitation tool. We used a mixed-method design including focus groups, self-administered questionnaires and interviews with stroke survivors (N = 7), their carers (N = 3) and stroke clinicians (N = 6). End-user perspectives identified clarity of instructions, equipment (cost, available resources) and for some, level of experience with technology as barriers of use. Perceived facilitators were performance feedback, engagement and enjoyment, and psychological benefits associated with self-administered VR telerehabilitation. Overall, end-users were positive and interested in using VR telerehabilitation for spatial neglect. These perspectives enabled us to produce practical recommendations to inform development, enhance engagement and uptake of VR telerehabilitation and inform future studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 707-731 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 18 Sep 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2022 |
Keywords
- Qualitative
- Spatial neglect
- Stroke
- Telerehabilitation
- Virtual reality
Profiles
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Valerie Pomeroy
- School of Health Sciences - Professor
- Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging - Member
- Lifespan Health - Member
- Rehabilitation - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
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Stephanie Rossit
- School of Psychology - Associate Professor in Psychology
- Cognition, Action and Perception - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
Projects
- 1 Finished