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Filter by:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD) are risk groups for dementia, and thus appropriate interventions are required. Cognitive training is a common intervention applied to the elderly with cognitive decline. Cognitive training integrated into leisure activities can increase the training motivation of the elderly, while improving cognitive performance and daily functions. Virtual reality (VR) can simulate daily living situations, and it can be an effective intervention with cognitive training. Although a few studies have found immersive VR cognitive training can improve the cognitive function of the elderly with cognitive decline, these studies have shown inconsistent results. In addition, it is yet not clear the long-term effect of fully immersive VR cognitive training and its impact on daily function. Furthermore, for immersive VR cognitive training, there is still a lack of training programs that integrate into the context of leisure activities. This type of VR cognitive training could help the effectiveness of cognitive training to be transferred into daily functions.
The aim of this study is to explore the efficacy and safety of the extended reality (XR)-based basic life support (BLS) training.
The proposed research is a single arm feasibility trial of pain rehabilitation virtual reality (PRVR) aimed at measuring feasibility, acceptability and utility of VR as well as changes in physical function and fear for adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The intervention includes standard physiotherapy treatment including functional goal setting and progressive exercise.
The objectives of the project are to: i) assess the feasibility and acceptability of the protocol and the VR exposure intervention in women with obesity, and ii) obtain an estimate of the effect of VR exposure intervention associated with an exercise training on SPA, compliance, adherence and persistence to the exercise training, as well as persistence in PA practice in the middle term to calculate the sample size for a future larger randomized controlled trial (RCT) in women with obesity. A RCT of feasibility will be carried out. Forty-five women with obesity and a high level of SPA will be randomized into one of the following three groups: 1) Exercice and VR exposure (Ex + expo), 2) Exercise and psychological intervention control (Ex + control) or 3) waiting list (WL). The interventions will have a physical exercise training (identical for all) and a psychology intervention (different according to the condition: VR exposure or control). The feasibility and acceptability of the protocol and the VR exposure intervention will be assessed at the end of the study. SPA, PA practice, anthropometry, internalization of weight bias, body appreciation, perceived pleasure, motivational regulation, self-efficacy, affects as well as perception effort will be evaluated with questionnaires and scales validated before and after the intervention and 6 months after the end of the intervention. Sociodemographic data, depressive symptoms, problematic eating behaviors and propensity to immersion will be assessed during the initial visit only. Adherence, adherence and persistence to the PA program will be calculated at the end of the intervention. Persistence in PA practice will be calculated using data collected immediately after the end of the intervention and 6 months after the intervention.
A rater-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) will be conducted to compare the efficacy of MOVE-IT use in a remotely supervised home exercise program (HEP) to usual care for recovery of upper extremity (UE) function in children with hemiplegia.
This clinical trial aims to analyze the effect of virtual reality experience on infusion-related pain with lumbar epidural catheterization.
Airway injury in patients is a high risk and complex medical crisis. Unfortunately, training for airway management in injured patients is challenging. The most effective way of practicing airway management is using mannequins. However, mannequin training is expensive and only occasionally available to medical trainees. The purpose of this study is to determine if Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to educate medical students on airway injury management. VR training will involve managing the care of a patient with an airway injury in an immersive, interactive VR hospital trauma bay. The investigators will compare the knowledge gained from VR training vs. mannequin training. The investigators will also investigate whether VR training teaches students faster than mannequin training. In addition, the investigators will identify factors which might affect learning from VR. Medical students who choose to participate will be randomized (i.e. participant will have a 50% chance to be placed in either group) to be trained with VR or a mannequin. Participants then will be trained on airway injury management using their assigned training approach. One week later, all participants will be assessed on their airway injury management skills using a mannequin. Before and after their sessions, participants will also be asked to complete a questionnaire on their clinical decision-making. Participants who received VR training will also complete a questionnaire about their experience with the VR training. This study will help develop a new approach to airway management training which is cheaper and more easily available to medical trainees than mannequin training. This educational tool could lead to better treatment of airway trauma in future patients.
The purpose of this study is to determine if a virtual reality training of foot placement with or without visual cues about the location of the foot in the environment would improve locomotion-related function in persons in the chronic stage of stroke. Participants were randomly assigned to receive twice per week, for a total of 2 weeks' training with visual cues (control group) or without (experimental group). It was hypothesized that the experimental group would be able to place the foot closer to the target when stepping and have more symmetrical gait. So far, 22 stroke patients completed the experiment. Preliminary results support the hypothesis. This project is still ongoing.
Lack of patient knowledge about ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) is a leading cause of treatment fear with 60% of ECT patients reporting high levels of anxiety. The purpose of this study is to determine if using Virtual Reality (VR) to allow patients' to experience a virtual ECT education session before treatment is useful in lowering treatment anxiety and increasing knowledge about ECT if compared to standard treatment. In addition, measuring heart rate and blood pressure levels before ECT treatment will allow us to assess changes in anxiety levels. Individuals who choose to participate will be placed (participant will have a 50% chance to be placed in either group) to view either a virtual reality video to experience a virtual ECT session, or to receive standard preparation, i.e. a discussion with a psychiatrist. Before and after this session participants will be asked to complete a measurement of their anxiety level and knowledge about ECT (ECT Attitude & Knowledge Questionnaire). Just before ECT treatment, blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety level will be measured. Participants will also complete cognitive and depression assessments. This study will help to develop a relationship between healthcare providers and patients and their families to help with education before ECT treatment.
Evaluate the diagnostic performance of a virtual reality application to detect the presence of cognitive impairment of the non-dominant hemisphere in patients with glioma