Towards personalized immersive virtual reality neurorehabilitation: a human-centered design

Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(1)

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Abstract Background Head-mounted displays can be used to offer personalized immersive virtual reality (IVR) training for patients who have suffered an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) by tailoring the complexity of visual and auditory stimuli patient’s cognitive capabilities. However, it is still open question how these environments should designed. Methods We a human-centered design approach help define characteristics suitable ABI patients. conducted (i) observations, (ii) interviews with eleven neurorehabilitation experts, (iii) online questionnaire 24 experts examine therapists modify current promote patients’ recovery in conventional sensorimotor settings. Finally, (iv) we involved eight participatory workshop co-create examples IVR environments. Results Five phases process (Screening, Planning, Training, Reflecting, Discharging) six key themes describing (physical) (Specific, Meaningful, Versatile, Educational, Safe, Supportive) were identified. The agreed that modulating number elements (e.g., objects, people) or distractions background noise) physical environment enables provide their conditions execute functional tasks. Additionally, highlighted importance developing are meaningful realistic. Conclusions Through consultations gained insights into adjust execution tasks diverse Their recommendations on modulate make may contribute increased motivation skill transfer. Future studies IVR-based involve themselves.

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of Frenkel’s exercises for balance and coordination: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Manuelle Medizin, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of Visual Input and Kinesiophobia on Postural Control and Quality of Life in Older Adults During One-Leg Standing Tasks

Vision, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 24 - 24

Published: March 20, 2025

Visual conditions significantly influence fear of movement (FOM), which is a condition that impairs postural control and quality life (QOL). This study examined how visual sway velocity during repeated one-leg standing tasks explored the potential relationship between control, FOM, QOL in older adults with without FOM. Thirty-seven FOM 37 controls participated study. Postural was measured across three trials under both anteroposterior (AP) mediolateral (ML) directions. The groups demonstrated significant interaction (F = 7.43, p 0.01). In eyes-closed condition, group exhibited faster ML than group, differences all trials. There direction vision 27.41, 0.001). addition, strong negative correlations several measures on social functioning (r −0.69, 0.001) role limitations due to emotional problems −0.58, group. While influenced balance tasks, input emerged as key determinant control. heightened reliance vision, suggesting an increased need for vision-dependent strategies maintain balance.

Language: Английский

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Evaluating the Effects of Sensorimotor Training on the Physical Capacities of Older People

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 50 - 50

Published: April 1, 2025

Background: Physical activity (PA) plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life (QoL) older people, particularly by enhancing their balance and movement coordination. Objective: This study aimed to assess effects sensorimotor training intervention adults. Methods: A total 90 participants, divided into Control Group (n = 44) Experimental 46) were involved 24-week program. The physical capacities participants assessed both before after Strength flexibility measured using “Rikli Jones” protocol (1999), while agility speed through “Timed-up-and-go” tests. Taking account participants’ gender, descriptive analysis sample was conducted describe data mean standard deviation. Student’s T test performed compare differences between groups according first second collection moments (before intervention). Jamovi software (v. 2.5.2.0) used develop statistical analysis, p-value less than 0.05 significance. Results: showed significant improvements across all analyzed variables following (p < 0.005), indicating substantial gains capacities. In contrast, “sitting reaching” did not show difference highlighting lack improvement without intervention. According effect size sample, it observed that parameters “reach behind your back (right)” (left)” highest comparing (ES: 0.60, 0.71). Conclusions: findings highlight practical clinical impact implementing tailored programs for Such interventions are critical QoL, reducing risk falls, injuries, chronic illnesses, promoting overall health, independence, well-being. Integrating routine care people can support healthy aging functional independence.

Language: Английский

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Vértigo y otros trastornos del equilibrio

FMC - Formación Médica Continuada en Atención Primaria, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 32, P. 9 - 49

Published: April 1, 2025

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Cognitive-motor exergame training on a labile surface in stroke inpatients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Neurology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: June 19, 2024

Background Cognitive-motor training in form of exergames has been found to be feasible and effective for the improvement motor cognitive functioning older adults several patient populations. Exergame under unstable conditions might increase proprioceptive resources needed thus a superior approach compared exergame on stable ground stroke patients, who often have deficits. Objective Aim this study is assess feasibility effects exergame-based cognitive-motor labile platform physical inpatients. Methods This two-armed pilot randomized controlled trial taking place an inpatient neurologic rehabilitation clinic. A total 30 persons that are undergoing due will randomly assigned either intervention group (IG) or control (CG). Participants IG receive motor-cognitive surface, whereas participants CG train surface. Primary outcome comprising measures adherence, attrition, safety usability. Secondary outcomes (psychomotor speed, inhibition, selective attention, flexibility, brain activity) (functional mobility, gait balance, proprioception) functioning. Results Data collection started February 2024 expected completed by August 2024. Conclusion first looking into surface patients. It give valuable insights potential added value type inform further implementation efforts context rehabilitation. Clinical registration ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT06296069.

Language: Английский

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Fingertip light touch contact increases anteroposterior limits of stability in healthy young and older adults

Gait & Posture, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 114, P. 28 - 34

Published: Aug. 27, 2024

Language: Английский

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