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Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury

Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: August 5, 2014

Virtual Reality for Traumatic Brain Injury.

Elisa R Zanier¹, Tommaso Zoerle², Daniele Di Lernia³

¹Department of Neuroscience, IRCCS-Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan, Italy.

Frontiers in Neurology

|June 6, 2018

Summary

Virtual reality (VR) offers promising therapeutic potential for traumatic brain injury (TBI) assessment and rehabilitation. Accessible VR tools can aid chronic TBI recovery at the bedside and in daily life, potentially modifying disease progression.

Keywords:

brain protection neurorepair rehabilitation traumatic brain injury virtual reality

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a significant public health challenge with a high burden.
Currently, no specific pharmacological therapies exist for TBI management.
Virtual reality (VR) technology is increasingly accessible and affordable.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential applications of virtual reality (VR) in the assessment of TBI.
To discuss the role of VR in the rehabilitation of individuals with TBI.
To highlight VR's potential for disease modification in chronic TBI stages.

Main Methods:

This perspective discusses the integration of VR into TBI care.
It reviews the current state and future possibilities of VR-based interventions.
Focuses on the usability and cost-effectiveness of emerging VR tools.

Main Results:

VR tools are becoming more user-friendly and cost-effective.
VR can be utilized for TBI assessment and rehabilitation.
Therapeutic engagement is possible both in clinical settings and at home.

Conclusions:

Virtual reality presents a significant opportunity for TBI management.
VR interventions hold potential for longitudinal, disease-modifying effects in chronic TBI.
The accessibility of VR supports its application across different care settings.