[Abstract + References] Satisfaction of the Immersive Virtual Reality in Upper Limb Rehabilitation – Conference paper

Abstract

The Immersive Virtual Reality system has been used by occupational therapists in upper limb rehabilitation treatments and has proven to improve treatment satisfaction and effectiveness. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the usage satisfaction of immersive virtual reality in rehabilitation. All subjects were required to complete a questionnaire after using the HTC Vive system. The results after recruiting a total of nineteen stroke patients in this research are as follows: (1) after using the HTC Vive system, 89% of patients agreed that their motivation to receive treatment can be improved. (2) 79% of patients think that the HTC Vive system is effective for improving upper limb functions. (3) Regarding ease of use, 42% of patients think that the HTC Vive system is not easy to operate. (5) 95% of patients were satisfied with the HTC Vive system used in upper limb rehabilitation. The research results offer design reference for future rehabilitation therapy and virtual reality game development.

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