The Development Program for Mirror Therapy with Visual Reality to Enhance Motor Function in Hemiplegic Patients
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Author list: Siwat Suksri, Pawika Khampawong, Naraphol Deechuay, Nustha Kitprathaung, Wijittra Prasatkaew
Publication year: 2023
Volume number: 44
Issue number: 6
Start page: 4390
End page: 4399
Number of pages: 10
ISSN: ISSN: 1001-4055
URL: https://www.propulsiontechjournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/4530
Languages: English-United States (EN-US)
Abstract
Abstract:- Patients who are hemiplegic or have impairments in their hand or movement function are currently Hand function is rehabilitated and treated. Since it is still capable of being revived, nervous system damage is not present. either the bone or the muscular system over time as a result, mirror treatment, which aims to encourage movement on the side of the body with an aberrant function, is frequently used. However, using a box or mirror for treatment reflects Boundaries abound. This complicates the treatment's ability to produce the intended effects. Alternatively, it can take longer. Thus, the author came up with the concept to use the mirror, mirror method to create a program that would let hemiplegic patients move more freely. Utilizing Oculus Quest 2 glasses with a Hand Tracking system to aid in treatment and virtual reality technologies. To provide users with a range of usage styles, the program has three modes: Activity Mode, Normal Mode, and Guide Mode. the evaluative analysis's findings by professionals in occupational therapy. It was discovered that the total efficiency of usage was at a reasonable level, with a mean of 3.36 and a standard deviation of 0.643. This could potentially be applied to patient treatment outcomes of the media and technology specialists' evaluation examination. The standard deviation was 0.660 and the mean was 4.57. It was discovered that there was very good overall use efficiency. It is clear from this that the program's goal is to help hemiplegic patients walk more freely by employing the mirror reflection technique. It may be possible to use virtual reality technology for useful purposes. This may encourage patients to engage in more therapeutic activities.
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