scholarly journals Immersive virtual reality (VR) training increases the self-efficacy of in-hospital healthcare providers and patient families regarding tracheostomy-related knowledge and care skills

Medicine ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. e28570
Author(s):  
Dung-Hung Chiang ◽  
Chia-Chang Huang ◽  
Shu-Chuan Cheng ◽  
Jui-Chun Cheng ◽  
Cheng-Hsien Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
The Self ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Vr Training ◽  
Patient Families

scholarly journals Effects of virtual reality training on occupational performance and self-efficacy of patients with stroke: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Long ◽  
Rangge Ouyang ◽  
Jiaqi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Vr Training

Abstract Background—Virtual reality (VR) has been broadly applied in post-stroke rehabilitation. However, studies on occupational performance and self-efficacy as primary outcomes of stroke rehabilitation using VR are lacking. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of VR training on occupational performance and self-efficacy in patients with stroke.Methods—This was an assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Sixty participants with first-ever stroke (< 1-year onset) underwent rehabilitation in a single acute hospital. Participants were randomly assigned to either the VR group (n = 30) or control group (n = 30). Both groups received dose-matched conventional rehabilitation (i.e., 45 min, five times per week over 3 weeks). The VR group received additional 45-min VR training for five weekdays over 3 weeks. The primary outcome measures were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Secondary outcome measures included Modified Barthel Index, Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity, and Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity. The assessment was conducted at baseline and after the 3-week intervention.Results—A total of 52 participants (86.7%) completed the trial. Significant between-group differences in Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (Median Difference = 8, P = 0.043) and Modified Barthel Index (Median Difference = 10, P = 0.030) were found; however, no significant between-group differences in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity, and Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity were noted. No serious adverse reactions related to the program were reported.Conclusions—Additional VR training could help improve the self-efficacy and activities of daily living of patients with stroke; however, it was not superior to conventional training in the improvement of upper limb functions, occupational performance, and satisfaction. Nevertheless, VR could be integrated into conventional rehabilitation programs to enhance self-efficacy of patients after stroke.Trial Registration—This study was successfully registered under the title “Effects of virtual reality training on occupational performance and self-efficacy of patients with stroke” on October 13 2019 and could be located in http://www.chictr.org with the study identifier ChiCTR1900026550.

scholarly journals The impact of virtual reality (functional and structural constraints) and real world training on the self-efficacy of dart throwing

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-57
Author(s):  
سید احمد موسوی ◽  
شهبازی مهدی ◽  
الهه عرب عامری ◽  
الهام شیرزاد عراقی
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Real World ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Structural Constraints ◽  
Dart Throwing ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A Fully Immersive Virtual Reality Method for Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-319
Author(s):  
Da Young Lim ◽  
Dong Min Hwang ◽  
Kang Hee Cho ◽  
Chang Won Moon ◽  
So Young Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Conventional Therapy ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Vr Training ◽  
Grip Power

Objective To determine whether a fully immersive virtual reality (VR) intervention combined with conventional rehabilitation (CR) can improve upper limb function more than CR alone in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), we conducted a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.Methods Participants were randomly assigned to either the control group (CG; n=10) or experimental group (EG; n=10). The participants in the CG received 60 minutes of conventional therapy per day, 4 days per week for 4 weeks, whereas those in the EG received 30 minutes of VR training and 30 minutes of conventional therapy per day, 4 days per week for 4 weeks. The clinical outcome measures included Medical Research Council grade, the American Spinal Injury Association upper extremity motor score (ASIA-UEMS), and scores in the Hand Strength Test, Box and Block Test, Nine-Hole Peg Test, Action Research Arm Test, and Korean version of the Spinal Cord Independence Measure (K-SCIM). The assessments were performed at the beginning (T0) and end of the intervention (T1).Results Grip power and K-SCIM score significantly improved in the EG after the intervention. When comparing differences between the groups, elbow extensor, wrist extensor, ASIA-UEMS, grip power, lateral pinch power, and palmar pinch power were all significantly improved.Conclusion VR training of upper limb function after SCI can provide an acceptable adjunctive rehabilitation method without significant adverse effects.

Artificial Versus Video-Based Immersive Virtual Surroundings: Analysis of Performance and User’s Preference

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Huber ◽  
Markus Paschold ◽  
Christian Hansen ◽  
Hauke Lang ◽  
Werner Kneist
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Limited Experience ◽  
Laparoscopic Simulator ◽  
Head Mounted Displays ◽  
Vr Training ◽  
Laparoscopy Simulation ◽  
Laparoscopic Performance

Introduction. Immersive virtual reality (VR) laparoscopy simulation connects VR simulation with head-mounted displays to increase presence during VR training. The goal of the present study was the comparison of 2 different surroundings according to performance and users’ preference. Methods. With a custom immersive virtual reality laparoscopy simulator, an artificially created VR operating room (AVR) and a highly immersive VR operating room (IVR) were compared. Participants (n = 30) performed 3 tasks (peg transfer, fine dissection, and cholecystectomy) in AVR and IVR in a crossover study design. Results. No overall difference in virtual laparoscopic performance was obtained when comparing results from AVR with IVR. Most participants preferred the IVR surrounding (n = 24). Experienced participants (n = 10) performed significantly better than novices (n = 10) in all tasks regardless of the surrounding ( P < .05). Participants with limited experience (n = 10) showed differing results. Presence, immersion, and exhilaration were significantly higher in IVR. Two thirds assumed that IVR would have a positive influence on their laparoscopic simulator use. Conclusion. This first study comparing AVR and IVR did not reveal differences in virtual laparoscopic performance. IVR is considered the more realistic surrounding and is therefore preferred by the participants.

Can an Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation Increase Students’ Interest and Career Aspirations in Science?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guido Makransky ◽  
Gustav B. Petersen ◽  
Sara Klingenberg
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Science Education ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Career Aspirations ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Post Test

Science-related competencies are demanded in many fields, but attracting more students to scientific educations remains a challenge. This paper uses two studies to investigate the value of using Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) laboratory simulations in science education. In Study 1, 99 (52 male, 47 female) 7th (49) and 8th (50) grade students between 13 and 16 years of age used an IVR laboratory safety simulation with a pre- to post-test design. Results indicated an overall increase in interest in science and self-efficacy, but only females reported an increase in science career aspirations. Study 2 was conducted with 131 (47 male, 84 female) second (77) and third (54) year high school students aged 17 to 20 and used an experimental design to compare the value of using an IVR simulation or a video of the simulation on the topic of DNA-analysis. The IVR group reported significantly higher gains from pre- to post-test on interest, and social outcome expectations than the video group. Furthermore, both groups had significant gains in self-efficacy and physical outcome expectations, but the increase in career aspirations and self-outcome expectations did not reach statistical significance. Thus, results from the two studies suggest that appropriately developed and implemented IVR simulations can address some of the challenges currently facing science education.

scholarly journals Transcending the Self in Immersive Virtual Reality

Computer ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (7) ◽  
pp. 24-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mel Slater ◽  
Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
The Self ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality

scholarly journals Effects of Virtual Reality Training on Occupational Performance and Self-efficacy of Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi Long ◽  
Rangge Ouyang ◽  
Jiaqi Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure ◽  
Vr Training

Abstract Background —Virtual reality (VR) has been broadly applied in post-stroke rehabilitation. However, studies on occupational performance and self-efficacy as primary outcomes of stroke rehabilitation using VR are lacking. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of VR training on occupational performance and self-efficacy in patients with stroke. Methods —This was an assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Sixty participants with first-ever stroke (< 1-year onset) underwent rehabilitation in a single acute hospital. Participants were randomly assigned to either the VR group (n = 30) or control group (n = 30). Both groups received dose-matched conventional rehabilitation (i.e., 45 min, five times per week over 3 weeks). The VR group received additional 45-min VR training for five weekdays over 3 weeks. The primary outcome measures were the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire. Secondary outcome measures included Modified Barthel Index, Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity, and Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity. The assessment was conducted at baseline and after the 3-week intervention. Results —A total of 52 participants (86.7%) completed the trial. Significant between-group differences in Stroke Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (P = 0.043) and Modified Barthel Index (P = 0.030) were found; however, no significant between-group differences in Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremity, and Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity were noted. No serious adverse reactions related to the program were reported. Conclusions —Additional VR training could help improve the self-efficacy and activities of daily living of patients with stroke; however, it was not superior to conventional training in the improvement of upper limb functions, occupational performance, and satisfaction. Nevertheless, VR could be integrated into conventional rehabilitation programs to enhance self-efficacy of patients after stroke. Trial Registration - This study was successfully registered under the title “Effects of virtual reality training on occupational performance and self-efficacy of patients with stroke” on October 13 2019 and could be located in http://www.chictr.org with the study identifier ChiCTR1900026550.

scholarly journals Human Factors Research in Immersive Virtual Reality Firefighter Training: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven G Wheeler ◽  
Hendrik Engelbrecht ◽  
Simon Hoermann
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Emergency Personnel ◽  
Vr Training ◽  
Number Of Publications

Immersive virtual reality (VR) shows a lot of potential for the training of professionals in the emergency response domain. Firefighters occupy a unique position among emergency personnel as the threats they encounter are mainly environmental. Immersive VR therefore represents a great opportunity to be utilized for firefighter training. This systematic review summarizes the existing literature of VR firefighting training that has a specific focus on human factors and learning outcomes, as opposed to literature that solely covers the system, or simulation, with little consideration given to its user. An extensive literature search followed by rigorous filtering of publications with narrowly defined criteria was performed to aggregate results from methodologically sound user studies. The included studies provide evidence that suggests the suitability of VR firefighter training, especially in search and rescue and commander training scenarios. Although the overall number of publications is small, the viability of VR as an ecologically valid analog to real-life training is promising. In the future, more work is needed to establish clear evidence and guidelines to optimize the effectiveness of VR training and to increase reliable data through appropriate research endeavors.

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