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A Study on Rehabilitation Specialists' Perception of Experience with a Virtual Reality Program
Jung-Ah Lee1, Jwa-Gyeom Kim1,2, Hyosun Kweon1
1Department of Clinical Rehabilitation Research, Korea National Rehabilitation Research Institute, 58 Samgaksan-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul 01022, Republic of Korea.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 29, 2023
Summary
Rehabilitation specialists have diverse views on using virtual reality (VR) therapy, highlighting needs for customized programs, expert guidance, and improved safety equipment for patients with disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Virtual Reality (VR) is increasingly used in rehabilitation therapy.
- Understanding rehabilitation specialists' experiences with VR is crucial for effective implementation.
- Previous research has not explored these specialist perceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the types and characteristics of rehabilitation specialists' experiences with VR programs.
- To provide data for the successful introduction of VR programs in rehabilitation therapy.
Main Methods:
- Q methodology was employed to classify specialist experiences.
- Thirty-three statements were developed from literature reviews and specialist interviews.
- Data were collected from 22 rehabilitation specialists experienced in VR and analyzed using the QUANL Program.
Main Results:
- Three distinct types of specialist experiences were identified.
- Type 1: Focus on customizing VR programs for specific disability levels and types.
- Type 2: Emphasis on the continuous attention and experience of rehabilitation experts.
- Type 3: Need for developing disability-specific safety equipment for VR use.
Conclusions:
- Rehabilitation specialists hold varied perceptions regarding VR program administration.
- Findings suggest improvements for VR programs for disabled individuals through specialist consultation.
- This study offers novel insights into specialist perspectives on VR in rehabilitation.
