Feasibility of an individually tailored virtual reality program for improving upper motor functions and activities of daily living in chronic stroke survivors: A case series

Jungjin Kim, Minyoung Lee, Yushin Kim, Seon Deok Eun, Bum Chul Yoon

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    Abstract

    Introduction Chronic stroke survivors are a clinically diverse group which can make home management difficult. The development of individually tailor made virtual reality programs (ITVRPs) for home management could aid the maintenance or recovery of the physical function of stroke survivors. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of introducing a newly developed ITVRP on chronic stroke survivors with upper motor problems. Method Fifteen stroke survivors living in the community participated in the ITVRP for 40–50 min/day, 3 days/week for 8 weeks. Outcome measures included the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Manual Function Test, Box and Block Test, and Modified Barthel Index. A custom made questionnaire was used to investigate satisfaction and safety of the ITVRP. Results After participating the program, the stroke survivors showed significant improvements in the Fugl–Meyer assessment (p < 0.001), manual function test (p = 0.009), and modified Barthel index (p = 0.021). Furthermore, 73% of participants were satisfied with the ITVRP in terms of improving their upper motor functions. No adverse events were reported. Conclusions The results of this case series indicate the feasibility and accessibility of ITVRP for rehabilitation of chronic stroke survivors.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)731-737
    Number of pages7
    JournalEuropean Journal of Integrative Medicine
    Volume8
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016 Oct 1

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    This research was supported by the R&D grants (No. 2013004, 2013006) on rehabilitation by Korea National Rehabilitation Center Research Institute, Ministry of Health & Welfare .

    Publisher Copyright:
    © 2016 Elsevier GmbH

    Keywords

    • Activities of daily living
    • Auditory feedback
    • Physical function
    • Rehabilitation
    • Stroke
    • Virtual reality
    • Visual feedback

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Complementary and alternative medicine

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