Speech-Language Pathologists' Views of Using Virtual Reality for Managing Cognitive-Communication Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury.

Brassel, S; Brunner, M; Power, E; Campbell, A; Togher, L

Speech-Language Pathologists' Views of Using Virtual Reality for Managing Cognitive-Communication Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury.

Brassel, S Brunner, M Power, E

Campbell, A Togher, L

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Publisher:: American Speech Language Hearing Association
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Am J Speech Lang Pathol, 2023, 32, (2S), pp. 907-923
Issue Date:: 2023-03-23

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dc.contributor.author	Brassel, S
dc.contributor.author	Brunner, M
dc.contributor.author	Power, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2638-0406
dc.contributor.author	Campbell, A
dc.contributor.author	Togher, L
dc.date.accessioned	2023-04-02T06:25:27Z
dc.date.available	2023-04-02T06:25:27Z
dc.date.issued	2023-03-23
dc.identifier.citation	Am J Speech Lang Pathol, 2023, 32, (2S), pp. 907-923
dc.identifier.issn	1058-0360
dc.identifier.issn	1558-9110
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/169045
dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE: Using virtual reality (VR) to support rehabilitation is an emerging area of research that may offer people with communication disorders a stable and safe communication environment to practice their communication skills. There are currently no VR applications that have been designed to assess or treat cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, this study aimed to explore the views of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with people who have a TBI to generate ideas and considerations for using VR in rehabilitation for CCDs. VR researchers were included to provide expert advice about VR technology. METHOD: A total of 14 SLPs and three VR specialists participated in an online interview or focus group. Semistructured discussions explored participants' perspectives related to potential ideas for VR use and any perceived barriers and facilitators to VR implementation for managing CCDs following TBI. Data were video- and audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three main themes were generated from thematic analysis: VR is a tool that could enhance clinical practice, the need to consider and navigate potential red flags, and solutions to pave the way forward. Suggestions to overcome perceived barriers to VR use were also provided. DISCUSSION: Participants expressed interest in using VR for rehabilitation of CCDs following TBI. However, potential barriers and risks to use should be considered prior to implementation. The findings offer guidance to support future research and development of VR in this field. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.21669647.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	American Speech Language Hearing Association
dc.relation.ispartof	Am J Speech Lang Pathol
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1044/2022_AJSLP-22-00077
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	1103 Clinical Sciences, 1702 Cognitive Sciences, 2004 Linguistics
dc.subject.classification	Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
dc.title	Speech-Language Pathologists' Views of Using Virtual Reality for Managing Cognitive-Communication Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	32
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences
utslib.for	1702 Cognitive Sciences
utslib.for	2004 Linguistics
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.Speech Pathology
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dc.date.updated	2023-04-02T06:25:26Z
pubs.issue	2S
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	32
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PURPOSE: Using virtual reality (VR) to support rehabilitation is an emerging area of research that may offer people with communication disorders a stable and safe communication environment to practice their communication skills. There are currently no VR applications that have been designed to assess or treat cognitive-communication disorders (CCDs) following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Therefore, this study aimed to explore the views of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with people who have a TBI to generate ideas and considerations for using VR in rehabilitation for CCDs. VR researchers were included to provide expert advice about VR technology. METHOD: A total of 14 SLPs and three VR specialists participated in an online interview or focus group. Semistructured discussions explored participants' perspectives related to potential ideas for VR use and any perceived barriers and facilitators to VR implementation for managing CCDs following TBI. Data were video- and audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three main themes were generated from thematic analysis: VR is a tool that could enhance clinical practice, the need to consider and navigate potential red flags, and solutions to pave the way forward. Suggestions to overcome perceived barriers to VR use were also provided. DISCUSSION: Participants expressed interest in using VR for rehabilitation of CCDs following TBI. However, potential barriers and risks to use should be considered prior to implementation. The findings offer guidance to support future research and development of VR in this field. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.21669647.

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