Opportunities for immersive virtual reality in rehabilitation: Focus on communication disability

Bryant, L; Bluff, A; Barnett, D; Hemsley, B; Nguyen, V; Jacobs, C; Power, E; Bailey, B; Stubbs, P; Lucas, C

Opportunities for immersive virtual reality in rehabilitation: Focus on communication disability

Bryant, L

Bluff, A Barnett, D Hemsley, B

Nguyen, V Jacobs, C

Power, E

Bailey, B Stubbs, P Lucas, C

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Citation:: Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2020, 2020-January, pp. 3567-3576
Issue Date:: 2020-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Bryant, L https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-7406
dc.contributor.author	Bluff, A
dc.contributor.author	Barnett, D
dc.contributor.author	Hemsley, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6255-3140
dc.contributor.author	Nguyen, V
dc.contributor.author	Jacobs, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9557-9080
dc.contributor.author	Power, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2638-0406
dc.contributor.author	Bailey, B
dc.contributor.author	Stubbs, P
dc.contributor.author	Lucas, C
dc.date.accessioned	2021-12-09T23:46:10Z
dc.date.available	2021-12-09T23:46:10Z
dc.date.issued	2020-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 2020, 2020-January, pp. 3567-3576
dc.identifier.isbn	9780998133133
dc.identifier.issn	1530-1605
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dc.description.abstract	Virtual reality (VR) technologies are emerging as novel platforms for physical and cognitive interventions, though applications in communication rehabilitation are scarce. Consultation with end-users on implementation of VR in clinical contexts is a vital first step to investigating the feasibility VR in communication rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to explore the views of professionals with expertise in health, rehabilitation, and VR technology, on the populations that might benefit from VR-based rehabilitation, and potential barriers and facilitators to their use of VR. Thematic content analysis of one interdisciplinary focus group and one in-depth interview identified two content themes relating to the use of VR in rehabilitation, and four themes related to the use of VR to maximize its clinical benefit and uptake. Consideration of these results in the development of VR programs in rehabilitation might lead to better acceptance and implementation of VR for improved health and participation outcomes.
dc.language	en
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dc.relation	Department of Health and Human Services VictoriaNot Applicable
dc.relation	National Disability Insurance AgencyNDIS
dc.relation	University of Technology Sydney
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dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/APP1042635
dc.relation	Australian Government Department of Social Services
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dc.relation	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/APP1058094
dc.relation	The Onemda Association Inc
dc.relation.ispartof	Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
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dc.title	Opportunities for immersive virtual reality in rehabilitation: Focus on communication disability
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.citation.volume	2020-January
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Genetic Counselling
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Speech Pathology
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Abstract:

Virtual reality (VR) technologies are emerging as novel platforms for physical and cognitive interventions, though applications in communication rehabilitation are scarce. Consultation with end-users on implementation of VR in clinical contexts is a vital first step to investigating the feasibility VR in communication rehabilitation. The aim of this study was to explore the views of professionals with expertise in health, rehabilitation, and VR technology, on the populations that might benefit from VR-based rehabilitation, and potential barriers and facilitators to their use of VR. Thematic content analysis of one interdisciplinary focus group and one in-depth interview identified two content themes relating to the use of VR in rehabilitation, and four themes related to the use of VR to maximize its clinical benefit and uptake. Consideration of these results in the development of VR programs in rehabilitation might lead to better acceptance and implementation of VR for improved health and participation outcomes.

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