Impact of Virtual Reality-Based Serious Games on Cognitive-Motor Rehabilitation for Stroke Patients in Daily Activities: Protocol for a Randomized Trial.
Vahid Fatehi, Zahra Salahzadeh, Mehdi Farhoudi, Ahmad Mohammadi, Zeinab Mohammadzadeh
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Abstract
Background and purpose: Stroke is among the most prevalent medical conditions and often leads to persistent complications within the central nervous system. It results in both physical and cognitive impairments that can substantially affect individuals' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Conventional rehabilitation exercises are frequently lengthy, repetitive, and unengaging, which may reduce adherence and limit therapeutic outcomes. Therefore, there is a pressing need to explore innovative approaches that enhance motivation, increase the frequency and duration of exercises, and improve patient satisfaction.
Methods: This protocol describes a randomized, two-blind controlled trial with blinded outcome assessment. The study will be conducted at a physiotherapy clinic in Tabriz and will compare standard rehabilitation with an intervention combining standard rehabilitation and a virtual reality (VR)-based serious game.
Results: A VR-based serious game is an innovative technology incorporating advanced user-computer interaction to deliver simulation and engagement through visual and auditory feedback. Due to the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of VR-based serious gaming interventions and the limited availability of high-quality clinical trials, further research is warranted. To date, no studies have examined the integration of VR with conventional treatments or compared it with standard physiotherapy practices.
Discussion: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a VR-based serious game on promoting cognitive-motor rehabilitation in stroke patients, with a focus on improving performance in daily life activities. This protocol outlines the methodology for a prospective randomized controlled trial designed to generate evidence supporting the use of VR technologies in stroke rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapy Research International is an international peer reviewed journal dedicated to the exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to specialist areas of physiotherapy theory, practice, and research. Our aim is to promote a high level of scholarship and build on the current evidence base to inform the advancement of the physiotherapy profession. We publish original research on a wide range of topics e.g. Primary research testing new physiotherapy treatments; methodological research; measurement and outcome research and qualitative research of interest to researchers, clinicians and educators. Further, we aim to publish high quality papers that represent the range of cultures and settings where physiotherapy services are delivered. We attract a wide readership from physiotherapists and others working in diverse clinical and academic settings. We aim to promote an international debate amongst the profession about current best evidence based practice. Papers are directed primarily towards the physiotherapy profession, but can be relevant to a wide range of professional groups. The growth of interdisciplinary research is also key to our aims and scope, and we encourage relevant submissions from other professional groups. The journal actively encourages submissions which utilise a breadth of different methodologies and research designs to facilitate addressing key questions related to the physiotherapy practice. PRI seeks to encourage good quality topical debates on a range of relevant issues and promote critical reflection on decision making and implementation of physiotherapy interventions.
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