Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function

Scheermesser, Mandy; Baumgartner, Daniel; Nast, Irina; Bansi, Jens; Kool, Jan; Bischof, Patrick; Bauer, Christoph

doi:10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-30389

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function
Authors:	Scheermesser, Mandy Baumgartner, Daniel Nast, Irina Bansi, Jens Kool, Jan Bischof, Patrick Bauer, Christoph
et. al:	No
DOI:	10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4 10.21256/zhaw-30389
Published in:	Scientific Reports
Volume(Issue):	14
Issue:	6598
Issue Date:	19-Mar-2024
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:	2045-2322
Language:	English
Subjects:	Augmented reality; Medical devices and technologies; Rehabilitation; Stroke; Trunk control; Humans; Upper Extremity; Software; Augmented Reality; Usability
Subject (DDC):	615.82: Physical therapy 616.8: Neurology, diseases of nervous system
Abstract:	A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat system (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability of Holoreach in a rehabilitation setting from both the patient and therapist perspective. Ten therapists (eight physiotherapists and two occupational therapists) used the device in their regular therapy programs for fifteen stroke patients with trunk control issues. Each patient received four individual therapy sessions with the device performed under the supervision of the therapist. Therapists and patients kept therapy diaries and used customized questionnaires. At the end of the study two focus groups were conducted to further assess usability. Generally, the prototype system is suitable for training trunk and arm control. The therapists expressed overall positive views on the impact of Holoreach. They characterized it as new, motivating, fresh, joyful, interesting, and exciting. All therapists and 80% of the patients agreed with the statement that training with Holoreach is beneficial for rehabilitation. Nonetheless, improvements are required in the hardware and software, and design. The prototype system contributes at various levels to the rapidly evolving advances in neurorehabilitation, particularly regarding the practical aspect of exercise delivery.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/30389
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	CC BY 4.0: Attribution 4.0 International
Departement:	School of Health Sciences School of Engineering
Organisational Unit:	Institute of Mechanical Systems (IMES) Institute of Physiotherapy (IPT)
Published as part of the ZHAW project:	Holoreach
Appears in collections:	Publikationen Gesundheit

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Scheermesser, M., Baumgartner, D., Nast, I., Bansi, J., Kool, J., Bischof, P., & Bauer, C. (2024). Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function. Scientific Reports, 14(6598). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4

Scheermesser, M. et al. (2024) ‘Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function’, Scientific Reports, 14(6598). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4.

M. Scheermesser et al., “Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function,” Scientific Reports, vol. 14, no. 6598, Mar. 2024, doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4.

SCHEERMESSER, Mandy, Daniel BAUMGARTNER, Irina NAST, Jens BANSI, Jan KOOL, Patrick BISCHOF und Christoph BAUER, 2024. Therapists and patients perceptions of a mixed reality system designed to improve trunk control and upper extremity function. Scientific Reports. 19 März 2024. Bd. 14, Nr. 6598. DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4

Scheermesser, Mandy, Daniel Baumgartner, Irina Nast, Jens Bansi, Jan Kool, Patrick Bischof, and Christoph Bauer. 2024. “Therapists and Patients Perceptions of a Mixed Reality System Designed to Improve Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Function.” Scientific Reports 14 (6598). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4.

Scheermesser, Mandy, et al. “Therapists and Patients Perceptions of a Mixed Reality System Designed to Improve Trunk Control and Upper Extremity Function.” Scientific Reports, vol. 14, no. 6598, Mar. 2024, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-55692-4.