Exploring perspectives from stroke survivors, carers and clinicians on virtual reality as a precursor to using telerehabilitation for spatial neglect post-stroke

Morse, Helen, Biggart, Laura ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1233-9787, Pomeroy, Valerie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4487-823X and Rossit, Stephanie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6640-2289 (2022) Exploring perspectives from stroke survivors, carers and clinicians on virtual reality as a precursor to using telerehabilitation for spatial neglect post-stroke. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 32 (5). pp. 707-731. ISSN 1464-0694

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Abstract

Spatial neglect is a common and severe cognitive consequence of stroke, yet there is currently no effective rehabilitation tool. Virtual Reality (VR) telerehabilitation tools have the potential to provide multisensory and enjoyable therapies and remotely monitor adherence without the presence of a therapist at all times. Researchers and industry need to better understand end-user perspectives about these technologies to ensure these are acceptable and, ultimately, optimize adherence and efficacy. This study aims to explore end-user perspectives on the use of self-administered VR for spatial neglect in a university environment to identify barriers and facilitators prior to extending its use remotely as a telerehabilitation tool. We used a mixed-method design including focus groups, self-administered questionnaires and interviews with stroke survivors (N = 7), their carers (N = 3) and stroke clinicians (N = 6). End-user perspectives identified clarity of instructions, equipment (cost, available resources) and for some, level of experience with technology as barriers of use. Perceived facilitators were performance feedback, engagement and enjoyment, and psychological benefits associated with self-administered VR telerehabilitation. Overall, end-users were positive and interested in using VR telerehabilitation for spatial neglect. These perspectives enabled us to produce practical recommendations to inform development, enhance engagement and uptake of VR telerehabilitation and inform future studies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	qualitative,spatial neglect,stroke,telerehabilitation,virtual reality,neuropsychology and physiological psychology,rehabilitation,arts and humanities (miscellaneous),applied psychology ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3200/3206
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Psychology Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Centre for Research on Children and Families Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Social Cognition Research Group Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Rehabilitation Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Cognition, Action and Perception Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	23 Sep 2020 23:57
Last Modified:	06 Jun 2024 15:09
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/76987
DOI:	10.1080/09602011.2020.1819827

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