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Measuring the Kinematics of Daily Living Movements with Motion Capture Systems in Virtual Reality
Published on: April 5, 2018
Facilitating clinical decision-making about the use of virtual reality within paediatric motor rehabilitation:
Danielle E Levac1, Jane Galvin
1McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Science, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. levacde@univmail.cis.mcmaster.ca
Aim:
Multiple virtual reality (VR) systems are used to improve motor function in children and youth with neurological impairments. Galvin and Levac developed a classification framework to facilitate clinical decision-making about VR system use. This paper applies the classification framework to identify its strengths and limitations.
Method:
The classification framework is applied to three case studies where therapists may consider using VR with children involved in paediatric rehabilitation programmes.
Results:
The classification framework identified VR systems that met each child's individual needs. The relevance of each category to clinical decision-making varied depending on each child's goals. Categories requiring further development and suggestions for additional categories are discussed.
Conclusions:
The classification framework facilitates child-centred decision-making about the use of VR as a therapeutic intervention. It has shown initial utility but requires further validation with clinicians working in a variety of clinical settings and with a range of client populations.
