Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function
Abstract A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat system (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability of Holoreach in a rehabilitation setting from both the...
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| description | Abstract A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat system (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability of Holoreach in a rehabilitation setting from both the patient and therapist perspective. Ten therapists (eight physiotherapists and two occupational therapists) used the device in their regular therapy programs for fifteen stroke patients with trunk control issues. Each patient received four individual therapy sessions with the device performed under the supervision of the therapist. Therapists and patients kept therapy diaries and used customized questionnaires. At the end of the study two focus groups were conducted to further assess usability. Generally, the prototype system is suitable for training trunk and arm control. The therapists expressed overall positive views on the impact of Holoreach. They characterized it as new, motivating, fresh, joyful, interesting, and exciting. All therapists and 80% of the patients agreed with the statement that training with Holoreach is beneficial for rehabilitation. Nonetheless, improvements are required in the hardware and software, and design. The prototype system contributes at various levels to the rapidly evolving advances in neurorehabilitation, particularly regarding the practical aspect of exercise delivery. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-904d3fb166d54606b89108146f7f63f52024-03-24T12:19:34ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-03-0114111410.1038/s41598-024-55692-4Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity functionM. Scheermesser0D. Baumgartner1I. Nast2J. Bansi3J. Kool4P. Bischof5C. M. Bauer6School of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied SciencesSchool of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Systems IMES, Zurich University of Applied SciencesSchool of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied SciencesKliniken-Valens, Research and Development, Rehabilitation Centre ValensKliniken-Valens, Research and Development, Rehabilitation Centre ValensSchool of Engineering, Institute of Mechanical Systems IMES, Zurich University of Applied SciencesSchool of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy, Zurich University of Applied SciencesAbstract A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat system (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability of Holoreach in a rehabilitation setting from both the patient and therapist perspective. Ten therapists (eight physiotherapists and two occupational therapists) used the device in their regular therapy programs for fifteen stroke patients with trunk control issues. Each patient received four individual therapy sessions with the device performed under the supervision of the therapist. Therapists and patients kept therapy diaries and used customized questionnaires. At the end of the study two focus groups were conducted to further assess usability. Generally, the prototype system is suitable for training trunk and arm control. The therapists expressed overall positive views on the impact of Holoreach. They characterized it as new, motivating, fresh, joyful, interesting, and exciting. All therapists and 80% of the patients agreed with the statement that training with Holoreach is beneficial for rehabilitation. Nonetheless, improvements are required in the hardware and software, and design. The prototype system contributes at various levels to the rapidly evolving advances in neurorehabilitation, particularly regarding the practical aspect of exercise delivery.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4Medical devices and technologiesAugmented realityTrunk controlRehabilitationStroke |
| spellingShingle | M. Scheermesser D. Baumgartner I. Nast J. Bansi J. Kool P. Bischof C. M. Bauer Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function Scientific Reports Medical devices and technologies Augmented reality Trunk control Rehabilitation Stroke |
| title | Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| title_full | Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| title_fullStr | Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| title_full_unstemmed | Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| title_short | Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| title_sort | therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function |
| topic | Medical devices and technologies Augmented reality Trunk control Rehabilitation Stroke |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4 |
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