An update on the use of virtual reality technology to improve movement in children with physical impairments,
Danielle Levac and Cheryl Missiuna
Published and distributed by CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research in ‘Keeping Currents’, 2009
The potential role of virtual reality technology in pediatric rehabilitation is promising; however, this is a developing field and early evidence is inconclusive (Sandlund et al., 2009). New developments in rehabilitation-specific and commercially-available technology imply that opportunities to integrate virtual reality technology within rehabilitation will continue to increase. Research is required to explore the effectiveness of these interventions, their application in different populations of children and youth, and their potential effectiveness to promote participation in daily functional activities.
'Keeping Currents' are based on hot issues in children's rehabilitation to provide an objective review of the issue and to move the field of childhood disability forward. 'Keeping Currents' present a summary of research evidence from the literature and may include opinions from experts in the field.