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Virtual reality: a new prosthesis for brain injury rehabilitation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9682294     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Virtual Reality (VR) technology is a relatively new application to rehabilitation medicine, yet it offers considerable potential to achieve significant successes in assessment, treatment and improved outcome, thereby increasing our knowledge of neuroplasticity. The capabilities of VR are especially evident in neurological rehabilitation, where cognitive and behavioural problems often interact with physical impairments to reduce the overall level of functioning and interaction. The need for effective interventions in neurological rehabilitation demands communication and collaboration between disciplines. This paper presents some of the current areas of the clinical applications of VR, emphasising the link between experimental evidence on recovery after brain damage and the clinical problems encountered in a ward setting.
Authors:
D A Johnson; F D Rose; S Rushton; B Pentland; E A Attree
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Scottish medical journal     Volume:  43     ISSN:  0036-9330     ISO Abbreviation:  Scott Med J     Publication Date:  1998 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-10-19     Completed Date:  1998-10-19     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2983335R     Medline TA:  Scott Med J     Country:  SCOTLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  81-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Clinical Psychology, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh. David.Johnson@ed.ac.uk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
Equipment Design
Equipment Safety
Ethics, Medical
Humans
Sensitivity and Specificity
Technology, Medical*
User-Computer Interface*

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