Therapists’ Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals
Joint Authors
Schmid, Ludwig
Glässel, Andrea
Schuster, Corina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
During the past decade, virtual reality (VR) has become a new component in the treatment of patients after stroke.
Therefore aims of the study were (a) to get an insight into experiences and expectations of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in using a VR training system and (b) to investigate relevant facilitators, barriers, and risks for implementing VR training in clinical practice.
Methods.
Three focus groups were conducted with occupational therapists and physiotherapists, specialised in rehabilitation of patients after stroke.
All data were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim.
The study was analysed based on a phenomenological approach using qualitative content analysis.
Results.
After code refinements, a total number of 1289 codes emerged out of 1626 statements.
Intercoder reliability increased from 53% to 91% until the last focus group.
The final coding scheme included categories on a four-level hierarchy: first-level categories are (a) therapists and VR, (b) VR device, (c) patients and VR, and (d) future prospects and potential of VR developments.
Conclusions.
Results indicate that interprofessional collaboration is needed to develop future VR technology and to devise VR implementation strategies in clinical practice.
In principal, VR technology devices were seen as supportive for a general health service model.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schmid, Ludwig& Glässel, Andrea& Schuster, Corina. 2016. Therapists’ Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schmid, Ludwig…[et al.]. Therapists’ Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Schmid, Ludwig& Glässel, Andrea& Schuster, Corina. Therapists’ Perspective on Virtual Reality Training in Patients after Stroke: A Qualitative Study Reporting Focus Group Results from Three Hospitals. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118489