Does visual search by neck motion improve hemispatial neglect?: An experimental study using an immersive virtual reality system

Sabu, Rikushi; Yasuda, Kazuhiro; Kato, Ryo; Kawaguchi, Shuntaro; Iwata, Hiroyasu

doi:10.1109/smc42975.2020.9283111

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“…Since the introduction of VR in the world of computing, it has been used for different purposes, including gaming, education, industrial applications, and medical applications. In the field of medicine, VR has been used for training medical procedures ( Tin, Hertelendy & Ciottone, 2021 ; Moon et al, 2021 ; Nambi et al, 2021 ), to evaluate sight ( Yasuda et al, 2020 ; Sabu et al, 2020 ), and in rehabilitation ( Chen, 2021 ; Laver et al, 2015 ; Tin, Hertelendy & Ciottone, 2021 ).…”

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A novel virtual reality application for autonomous assessment of cervical range of motion: development and reliability study

Santos-Paz

Sánchez-Picot

Rojo

et al. 2022

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Background Neck pain, one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases, affects 222 million people worldwide. The cervical range of motion (CROM) is a tool used to assess the neck’s state across three movement axes: flexo-extension, rotation, and lateral flexion. People with neck pain often have a reduced CROM, and they feel pain at the end-range and/or accompany neck movements with compensatory trunk movements. Virtual reality (VR) setups can track the movement of the head and other body parts in order to create the sensation of immersion in the virtual environment. Using this tracking position information, a CROM assessment can be performed using a VR setup that may be carried out autonomously from the user’s home. The objectives of this study were to develop a VR experience that could be used to perform a CROM assessment, and to evaluate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the CROM measures guided by this VR experience. To the best of our knowledge, a study of this type has not been carried out before. Materials & Methods A total of 30 asymptomatic adults were assessed using a VR device (HTC Vive Pro Eye™). Two raters provided support with the VR setup, and the participants were guided by the VR experience as they performed the movements. Each rater tested each subject twice, in random order. In addition to a head-mounted display (HMD), a tracker located on the subject’s back was used to measure trunk compensatory movements. The CROM was estimated using only the HMD position and this measurement was corrected using the tracker data. The mean and standard deviation were calculated to characterize the CROM. To evaluate the reliability, the interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated for intra-rater and inter-rater analysis. The standard error of measurement and minimum detectable change were also calculated. The usability of the VR system was measured using the Spanish version of the System Usability Scale. Results The mean CROM values in each axis of movement were compatible with those described in the literature. ICC values ranged between 0.86 and 0.96 in the intra-rater analysis and between 0.83 and 0.97 in the inter-rater analysis; these values were between good and excellent. When applying the correction of the trunk movements, both the intra-rater and inter-rater ICC values slightly worsened except in the case of the lateral flexion movement, where they slightly improved. The usability score of the CROM assessment/VR system was 86 points, which is an excellent usability score. Conclusion The reliability of the measurements and the usability of the system indicate that a VR setup can be used to assess CROM. The reliability of the VR setup can be affected by slippage of the HMD or tracker. Both slippage errors are additive, i.e., only when the sum of these two errors is less than the compensatory movement do the measurements improve when considering the tracker data.

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confidence: 99%

A novel virtual reality application for autonomous assessment of cervical range of motion: development and reliability study

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Sánchez-Picot

Rojo

et al. 2022

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Quantification of Unilateral Spatial Neglect Symptoms Based on Identification of Exploratory Ability

Takazawa¹,

Yasuda²,

Sabu³

et al. 2022

2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)

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The use of extended reality in rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injury: A scoping review

Bulle-Smid,

van den Heuvel,

Keuning

et al. 2024

Technology and Disability

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Background Extended reality is increasingly used for rehabilitation after acquired brain injury, offering benefits including improved recovery, reduced length of hospital stay, enhanced self-efficacy, and lower cost. Despite these advantages, XR is rarely implemented in daily rehabilitation practice. Objective Outline extended reality for acquired brain injury research, focusing on patient outcomes and experiences to inform scale-up and implementation. Methods The Arksey and O’Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR reporting guideline were followed. Studies from 2010 to May 2022 were screened from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL, and IEEE. Results Seventy-five studies met inclusion criteria: 63 on stroke patients, seven on traumatic brain injury, and five on multiple disorders. The extended reality applications focused on assessment to diagnose patient’s condition or therapy intervention, categorized into physical, cognitive, and multipurpose. Most studies used Virtual Reality. A wide range of implementation factors were identified, categorized into patient-related, professional-related, and technology and system-related factors. Conclusions Our scoping review offers a comprehensive and multidimensional analysis of research on XR applications for acquired brain injury rehabilitation. While it reports potential and promising outcomes of these applications, larger-scale studies are necessary to substantiate the effectiveness of XR and to better understand the factors influencing its implementation in daily practice.

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Does visual search by neck motion improve hemispatial neglect?: An experimental study using an immersive virtual reality system

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References 23 publications

A novel virtual reality application for autonomous assessment of cervical range of motion: development and reliability study

A novel virtual reality application for autonomous assessment of cervical range of motion: development and reliability study

Quantification of Unilateral Spatial Neglect Symptoms Based on Identification of Exploratory Ability

The use of extended reality in rehabilitation for patients with acquired brain injury: A scoping review

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