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Understanding Virtual Reality in Clinical Practice

Principal Investigator
Julia Schmidt

Overview

Body Locations and Systems
Brain and Nerves
Diagnosis and Therapy
Rehabilitation Intervention
Status
Recruiting
Start/End Dates
Apr 1, 2024 Jun 1, 2025
Locations
GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
Name/Title
Jasleen Grewal, PhD Candidate
Email Address
jgrewa08@student.ubc.ca
Purpose of Study

The purpose of this study is to: investigate the feasibility of using virtual reality (e.g. the Saebo-VR) after acquired brain injury to target activities; understand clinician opinions towards virtual reality technology who are working in adult brain injury rehabilitation; and understand the opinions of people with acquired brain injury who have used virtual reality technology.

Participants will complete a baseline outcome measure assessment and a total of 12 sessions (four 30-minute sessions over three weeks) using the Saebo-VR to practice meal preparation. There will be two follow-up outcome measure assessments after the intervention and at three-months follow-up. Participants will also complete a one-hour semi-structured interview about understanding the experiences of using the virtual reality equipment.

Eligibility

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you are an adult between 19 to 65 years of age who has had a stroke or moderate to severe traumatic brain injury in the last six months, with self-reported difficulty completing daily activities as a result of the injury. Clinicians who are currently working in adult brain injury rehabilitation and administered at least one virtual reality session using Saebo-VR are also eligible to participate. All participants must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Disclaimer

Study Coordinators and Research Nurses cannot give medical advice over the phone. Telephone numbers and email addresses are provided for obtaining additional information on specific research studies only. If you have specific questions which require clinical expertise, please call your primary care physician.

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