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Current issues and challenges in research on virtual reality therapy for children with neurodisability

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posted on 2023-06-09, 05:00 authored by W J Farr, I Male, D Green, C Morris, H Gage, S Bailey, S Speller, V Colville, M Jackson, Stephen BremnerStephen Bremner, Anjum MemonAnjum Memon
A PICO (population, intervention, comparison, outcome) approach is adopted to discuss issues and challenges in virtual reality therapy research in community health settings. Widespread variation within and between populations, e.g. co morbid conditions, complicates treatment fidelity and applicability. Interventions require flexible dose and frequency to fit into children’s family circumstances, with clearly employed specialist paediatric research staff. Comparisons require adaptation to digital technology, and keep pace with development. Outcomes may overstate the impact of virtual reality therapy and technological novelty, while not fully unpacking hidden digital effects. A wide set of agreed, flexible, and patient-centred outcome measures are required to establish positive clinical baseline.

Funding

A Feasibility Study of Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Intervention in Children with Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy; G1684; NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH; CPWii0 - 323819

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Publication status

  • Published

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  • Published version

Publisher

University of Reading

Page range

41-48

Pages

453.0

Event name

International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies

Event location

Los Angeles, California, USA

Event type

conference

Event date

20–22 Sept. 2016

Book title

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies

Place of publication

UK

ISBN

9780704915473

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  • Division of Medical Education Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Editors

P Sharkey, A A Rizzo

Legacy Posted Date

2017-02-01

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2017-02-01

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