Therapeutic Effects of Metaverse Rehabilitation for Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Moon, Il-young; An, Yeongsang; Min, Seunghwa; Park, Chanhee

doi:10.3390/ijerph20021578

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“…A recent study by Moon et al [9] reported the therapeutic effects of metaverse-based rehabilitation. The authors enrolled 26 children with cerebral palsy into a randomized controlled trial, demonstrating that metaverse-based physical therapy is more effective than conventional ones.…”

Section: Pioneering Applications Of Metaverse In Pediatricsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pediatric Urology Metaverse

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In the last decades, a digital revolution has transformed several aspects of people’s lives worldwide. Consequently, many substantial changes have concerned numerous professional environments, including medical ones. Among all the different new instruments available in this field, the metaverse is the most futuristic one and seems to be likewise promising. The metaverse is an emerging resource in healthcare, resulting from the integration of virtual and physical reality. It is particularly valuable in surgical operations, since it allows surgeons to perfectly visualize patients’ anatomy. Metaverse applications even include the pediatric field—in particular, the implementation of children and parents’ shared decision-making processes, as well as prenatal diagnosis and fetal surgery. This resource further represents a rising opportunity in pediatric urology: the development of 3D virtual models and robotic surgery will allow surgeons to explore surgical fields, perfectionating their own professional skills. The metaverse will empower pediatric urologists, patients and their families in many ways, and each one of them deserves to be explored to the fullest. In this work, we aim to discuss the current applications of the metaverse in pediatric urology and its future perspectives.

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Pediatric Urology Metaverse

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“…It is planned to enhance interest and entertainment, deliver remedial exercises with AI, and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission [ 123 , 124 ]. A recent study observed that metaverse physiotherapy (MPT) reduced perceived COVID-19 infection and enhanced cardiopulmonary and gross motor function compared with conventional physiotherapy in treating CP children [ 125 ]. In addition, AI has been used in gait analysis, where ML-driven video analysis demonstrated the ability of computers to automate the detection of gait abnormalities and related pathologies in patients with osteoarthritis and Parkinson’s disease [ 126 ].…”

Section: Role Of Ai In Healthcarementioning

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A Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Al Kuwaiti,

Nazer,

Al-Reedy

et al. 2023

JPM

184

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Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have transformed healthcare. This study is based on a general literature review uncovering the role of AI in healthcare and focuses on the following key aspects: (i) medical imaging and diagnostics, (ii) virtual patient care, (iii) medical research and drug discovery, (iv) patient engagement and compliance, (v) rehabilitation, and (vi) other administrative applications. The impact of AI is observed in detecting clinical conditions in medical imaging and diagnostic services, controlling the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with early diagnosis, providing virtual patient care using AI-powered tools, managing electronic health records, augmenting patient engagement and compliance with the treatment plan, reducing the administrative workload of healthcare professionals (HCPs), discovering new drugs and vaccines, spotting medical prescription errors, extensive data storage and analysis, and technology-assisted rehabilitation. Nevertheless, this science pitch meets several technical, ethical, and social challenges, including privacy, safety, the right to decide and try, costs, information and consent, access, and efficacy, while integrating AI into healthcare. The governance of AI applications is crucial for patient safety and accountability and for raising HCPs’ belief in enhancing acceptance and boosting significant health consequences. Effective governance is a prerequisite to precisely address regulatory, ethical, and trust issues while advancing the acceptance and implementation of AI. Since COVID-19 hit the global health system, the concept of AI has created a revolution in healthcare, and such an uprising could be another step forward to meet future healthcare needs.

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“…As we strive to enhance accessibility, it is essential to guarantee that the services maintain their quality and effectiveness. In a recent randomized controlled trial investigating the therapeutic effects of Metaverse rehabilitation for cerebral palsy, researchers compared the impact of Metaverse physical therapy and conventional physical therapy on different outcomes (including gross motor function, cardiopulmonary function, activities of daily living, quality of life, and the perceived risk of COVID-19 transmission) (31). The study's findings revealed a significant difference in the improvement of gross motor function measures between the two types of therapy.…”

Section: Metaverse Equitable Rehabilitation Therapy (Merth) Frameworkmentioning

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A framework for equitable virtual rehabilitation in the metaverse era: challenges and opportunities

Veras,

Labbé,

Furlano

et al. 2023

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

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IntroductionMetaverse technology is spurring a transformation in healthcare and has the potential to cause a disruptive shift in rehabilitation interventions. The technology will surely be a promising field offering new resources to improve clinical outcomes, compliance, sustainability, and patients' interest in rehabilitation. Despite the growing interest in technologies for rehabilitation, various barriers to using digital services may continue to perpetuate a digital divide. This article proposes a framework with five domains and elements to consider when designing and implementing Metaverse-based rehabilitation services to reduce potential inequalities and provide best patient care.MethodsThe framework was developed in two phases and was informed by previous frameworks in digital health, the Metaverse, and health equity. The main elements were extracted and synthesized via consultation with an interdisciplinary team, including a knowledge user.ResultsThe proposed framework discusses equity issues relevant to assessing progress in moving toward and implementing the Metaverse in rehabilitation services. The five domains of the framework were identified as equity, health services integration, interoperability, global governance, and humanization.DiscussionThis article is a call for all rehabilitation professionals, along with other important stakeholders, to engage in developing an equitable, decentralized, and sustainable Metaverse service and not just be a spectator as it develops. Challenges and opportunities and their implications for future directions are highlighted.

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Therapeutic Effects of Metaverse Rehabilitation for Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 12 publications

References 38 publications

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Pediatric Urology Metaverse

A Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

A framework for equitable virtual rehabilitation in the metaverse era: challenges and opportunities

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