A Pilot Study to Explore Patient Satisfaction With a Virtual Rehabilitation Program in Multiple Sclerosis: The...

Area of Science:

• Neurorehabilitation
• Digital Health Technologies
• Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

• Virtual Reality Rehabilitation (VRR) shows promise for improving motivation and adherence in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
• Assessing patient satisfaction is crucial for integrating VRR into routine clinical practice.
• Limited data exists on long-term user satisfaction with VRR for MS.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate long-term patient satisfaction with a novel VRR program designed for MS.
• To assess patient discomfort with VRR.
• To compare adherence and clinical outcomes between VRR and conventional rehabilitation (CR) in MS patients.

Main Methods:

• Prospective, single-center, 6-month follow-up study.
• 32 MS patients received VRR, 16 received CR; both groups had in-person and at-home sessions.
• Primary outcome: User Satisfaction Evaluation Questionnaire (USEQ) at 6 months; secondary outcomes: adherence, discomfort, and various clinical measures.

Main Results:

• The study aims to provide insights into long-term patient satisfaction with VRR for MS.
• It will also yield data on adherence and changes in motor, cognitive, and patient-reported outcomes.
• Findings will contribute to understanding the utility of VR rehabilitation tools for MS.

Conclusions:

• This research will enhance understanding of long-term patient satisfaction and adherence to VRR in MS.
• It will provide valuable data on the effectiveness of VRR compared to conventional rehabilitation.
• Results will guide the implementation of VRR as a therapeutic tool for MS patients.