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PROJECT HEAVEN: Preoperative Training in Virtual Reality.

Kiratipath Iamsakul¹, Alexander V Pavlovcik¹, Jesus I Calderon¹

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, Inventum Bioengineering Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Surgical Neurology International

|May 26, 2017

Summary

Virtual reality (VR) with haptic feedback can prepare patients for cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA), a procedure for neurological impairments. This VR training aims to prevent psychological distress after the HEAVEN procedure.

Keywords:

GEMINI HEAVEN haptic feedback neurorehabilitation virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Neurorehabilitation
Virtual Reality Technology

Background:

Cephalosomatic anastomosis (CSA), or HEAVEN, is a proposed procedure for patients with severe neurological impairments and terminal illnesses.
Current neurorehabilitation lacks protocols for preparing patients for life after CSA.
Virtual reality (VR) has shown efficacy in enhancing rehabilitation and improving outcomes for neurological disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose the development of VR experiences with haptic feedback for preoperative psychological training.
To adapt conventional neurorehabilitation techniques for HEAVEN recipients.
To familiarize recipients with body movements to mitigate post-procedure psychological reactions.

Main Methods:

Leveraging existing studies on VR-augmented rehabilitation.
Integrating haptic feedback with VR experiences.
Developing preoperative psychological training protocols.

Main Results:

VR-augmented rehabilitation enhances patient motivation and improves biopsychosocial states.
VR with haptic feedback promotes neuroplasticity and motor function recovery.
Anticipated result: Reduced psychological distress in HEAVEN recipients through preoperative familiarization.

Conclusions:

VR technology offers a novel approach to psychological preparation for CSA/HEAVEN.
Preoperative VR training can significantly improve patient adaptation post-procedure.
Innovating neurorehabilitation with VR is crucial for advancing treatments for severe neurological conditions.