scholarly journals Acceptability of a Mobile Phone–Based Augmented Reality Game for Rehabilitation of Patients With Upper Limb Deficits from Stroke: Case Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina LaPiana ◽  
Alvin Duong ◽  
Alex Lee ◽  
Leon Alschitz ◽  
Rafael M L Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Potential Game ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Limb Deficiencies ◽  
Augmented Reality Game

BACKGROUND Upper limb functional deficits are common after stroke and result from motor weakness, ataxia, spasticity, spatial neglect, and poor stamina. Past studies employing a range of commercial gaming systems to deliver rehabilitation to stroke patients provided short-term efficacy but have not yet demonstrated whether or not those games are acceptable, that is, motivational, comfortable, and engaging, which are all necessary for potential adoption and use by patients. OBJECTIVE The goal of the study was to assess the acceptability of a smartphone-based augmented reality game as a means of delivering stroke rehabilitation for patients with upper limb motor function loss. METHODS Patients aged 50 to 70 years, all of whom experienced motor deficits after acute ischemic stroke, participated in 3 optional therapy sessions using augmented reality therapeutic gaming over the course of 1 week, targeting deficits in upper extremity strength and range of motion. After completion of the game, we administered a 16-item questionnaire to the patients to assess the game’s acceptability; 8 questions were answered by rating on a scale from 1 (very negative experience) to 5 (very positive experience); 8 questions were qualitative. RESULTS Patients (n=5) completed a total of 23 out of 45 scheduled augmented reality game sessions, with patient fatigue as the primary factor for uncompleted sessions. Each patient consented to 9 potential game sessions and completed a mean of 4.6 (SE 1.3) games. Of the 5 patients, 4 (80%) completed the questionnaire at the end of their final gaming session. Of note, patients were motivated to continue to the end of a given gaming session (mean 4.25, 95% CI 3.31-5.19), to try other game-based therapies (mean 3.75, 95% CI 2.81-4.69), to do another session (mean 3.50, 95% CI 2.93-4.07), and to perform other daily rehabilitation exercises (mean 3.25, 95% CI 2.76-3.74). In addition, participants gave mean scores of 4.00 (95% CI 2.87-5.13) for overall experience; 4.25 (95% CI 3.31-5.19) for comfort; 3.25 (95% CI 2.31-4.19) for finding the study fun, enjoyable, and engaging; and 3.50 (95% CI 2.52-4.48) for believing the technology could help them reach their rehabilitation goals. For each of the 4 patients, their reported scores were statistically significantly higher than those generated by a random sampling of values (patient 1: <i>P</i>=.04; patient 2: <i>P</i>=.04; patient 4: <i>P</i>=.004; patient 5: <i>P</i>=.04). CONCLUSIONS Based on the questionnaire scores, the patients with upper limb motor deficits following stroke who participated in our case study found our augmented reality game motivating, comfortable, engaging, and tolerable. Improvements in augmented reality technology motivated by this case study may one day allow patients to work with improved versions of this therapy independently in their own home. We therefore anticipate that smartphone-based augmented reality gaming systems may eventually provide useful postdischarge self-treatment as a supplement to professional therapy for patients with upper limb deficiencies from stroke.

scholarly journals Acceptability of a Mobile Phone–Based Augmented Reality Game for Rehabilitation of Patients With Upper Limb Deficits from Stroke: Case Study

10.2196/17822 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e17822
Author(s):  
Nina LaPiana ◽  
Alvin Duong ◽  
Alex Lee ◽  
Leon Alschitz ◽  
Rafael M L Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Spatial Neglect ◽  
Motor Deficits ◽  
Potential Game ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Limb Deficiencies ◽  
Augmented Reality Game

Background Upper limb functional deficits are common after stroke and result from motor weakness, ataxia, spasticity, spatial neglect, and poor stamina. Past studies employing a range of commercial gaming systems to deliver rehabilitation to stroke patients provided short-term efficacy but have not yet demonstrated whether or not those games are acceptable, that is, motivational, comfortable, and engaging, which are all necessary for potential adoption and use by patients. Objective The goal of the study was to assess the acceptability of a smartphone-based augmented reality game as a means of delivering stroke rehabilitation for patients with upper limb motor function loss. Methods Patients aged 50 to 70 years, all of whom experienced motor deficits after acute ischemic stroke, participated in 3 optional therapy sessions using augmented reality therapeutic gaming over the course of 1 week, targeting deficits in upper extremity strength and range of motion. After completion of the game, we administered a 16-item questionnaire to the patients to assess the game’s acceptability; 8 questions were answered by rating on a scale from 1 (very negative experience) to 5 (very positive experience); 8 questions were qualitative. Results Patients (n=5) completed a total of 23 out of 45 scheduled augmented reality game sessions, with patient fatigue as the primary factor for uncompleted sessions. Each patient consented to 9 potential game sessions and completed a mean of 4.6 (SE 1.3) games. Of the 5 patients, 4 (80%) completed the questionnaire at the end of their final gaming session. Of note, patients were motivated to continue to the end of a given gaming session (mean 4.25, 95% CI 3.31-5.19), to try other game-based therapies (mean 3.75, 95% CI 2.81-4.69), to do another session (mean 3.50, 95% CI 2.93-4.07), and to perform other daily rehabilitation exercises (mean 3.25, 95% CI 2.76-3.74). In addition, participants gave mean scores of 4.00 (95% CI 2.87-5.13) for overall experience; 4.25 (95% CI 3.31-5.19) for comfort; 3.25 (95% CI 2.31-4.19) for finding the study fun, enjoyable, and engaging; and 3.50 (95% CI 2.52-4.48) for believing the technology could help them reach their rehabilitation goals. For each of the 4 patients, their reported scores were statistically significantly higher than those generated by a random sampling of values (patient 1: P=.04; patient 2: P=.04; patient 4: P=.004; patient 5: P=.04). Conclusions Based on the questionnaire scores, the patients with upper limb motor deficits following stroke who participated in our case study found our augmented reality game motivating, comfortable, engaging, and tolerable. Improvements in augmented reality technology motivated by this case study may one day allow patients to work with improved versions of this therapy independently in their own home. We therefore anticipate that smartphone-based augmented reality gaming systems may eventually provide useful postdischarge self-treatment as a supplement to professional therapy for patients with upper limb deficiencies from stroke.

scholarly journals The Usage of Books Containing Augmented Reality Technology in Preschool Education

Pedagogika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-174
Author(s):  
Monika Kelpšienė
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Expression Of Emotions ◽  
Augmented Reality Game

The article analyses the importance of augmented reality technology in preschool education. It discloses augmented reality functions, digital tools and smart devices that supplement Lithuanian language books for preschool children, and the situation of their application in the process of preschool education. The results of the analyses show that books with augmented reality technology are perfectly suitable for developing the skills of cognition of the environment, exploration, perception, and expression of emotions and artistic expression. In addition, children learn to use software and other different digital tools. The results of the study of educators’ insights suggest that there is a whole range of ways to use books with augmented reality technology. The usage of books containing augmented reality technology provides opportunities to enrich the traditional educational methods and to make them more effective. These books supplement the educational process and encourage both - educators and children to develop the following skills: cognition of the environment, the concentration of attention, training of memory, enrichment of vocabulary, learning to read, creativity, learning sounds, ability to use software. According to the information provided by foreign researchers the most commonly used technologies in education are: mobile applications; augmented reality based on the motionsensing program; picture books with augmented reality technology; augmented reality game systems. The usage of books containing augmented reality for education opens up new learning opportunities.

scholarly journals Warehouse Design and Operation using Augmented Reality technology: A Papermaking Industry Case Study

Procedia CIRP ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 574-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitris Mourtzis ◽  
Vasilios Samothrakis ◽  
Vasilios Zogopoulos ◽  
Ekaterini Vlachou
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Warehouse Design

scholarly journals Augmented Reality On Display: How might augmented reality technology be used to create meaningful interactive museum exhibits?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Jonathon Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Design Guidelines ◽  
Museum Exhibits ◽  
Museum Displays ◽  
Research Through Design ◽  
Augmented Reality Technology ◽  
Museum Practice ◽  
The Way

<p>The aim of this thesis is to explore augmented reality technology and the methods in which it can be applied to museum displays to enriching the experience of visitors. Artefacts within museums have rich histories which are not always apparent. This is due to the way artefacts are currently displayed and the way information is communicated in exhibitions. is project will set out design guidelines to inform the development of augmenting museum experiences. These guidelines will provide criteria and parameters for the use of augmented reality in museums, and will also be accessible to museum staff to create or enhance existing exhibits for visitors.  The guidelines will be produced through a combination of different contextual research methods and will inform a final designed case study. These contextual research methods include: completing a practical exploration of augmented reality exhibits, reviewing museum practice and conducting a series of interviews directed at augmented reality experts. Once these guidelines are produced they will be tested using research through design and human centred design methods in a final case study. The findings of this thesis aim to emphasise how augmented reality is a tool for enhancing the communication of contextual history. It also forms the basis for further research into how augmented reality’s combination of virtual and physical worlds can broaden our experience of the museum space.</p>

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