Home-Based Virtual Reality Exergame Program after Stroke Rehabilitation for Patients with Stroke: A Study Protocol...

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Digital Health

Background:

• Stroke recovery requires ongoing therapy post-discharge.
• Virtual reality exergame training (VRET) offers physical, social, and psychological benefits.
• Home-based VRET presents a convenient rehabilitation option.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the effectiveness of home-based VRET for post-hospital discharge stroke patients.
• To assess the safety and feasibility of unsupervised home-based VRET.
• To evaluate VRET's impact on recovery metrics.

Main Methods:

• 120 participants randomly assigned to VRET or a control group for 8 weeks.
• Intervention group engaged in home-based VRET.
• Control group followed daily life activities.

Main Results:

• Study aims to measure improvements in cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength, functional capacity, gait, activities of daily living, and quality of life.
• Primary outcomes focus on safety and patient capability for home exercise.
• Secondary outcomes will analyze the efficacy of VRET.

Conclusions:

• Findings could support the development of enhanced home-based exercise protocols for stroke survivors.
• This research will provide insights into VRET's potential as a therapeutic tool.
• Home-based VRET may offer a scalable solution for stroke rehabilitation.