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Evaluating change in virtual reality adoption for brain injury rehabilitation following knowledge translation
Glegg, SMN, Holsti, L, Stanton, S, Hanna, S, Velikonja, D, Ansley, B, Sartor, D & Brum, C
Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 2016
Link to abstract: dx.doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2015.1111944
Objective: to explore the barriers to adoption of VR technology by clinicians before and after training and support.
Method: 42 therapists at 2 rehabilitation centres were surveyed using the “Assessing Determinants of Prospective Uptake of Virtual Reality (ADOPT-VR) Instrument”. They completed the assessment before and following training, including receiving a manual and support.
Findings: The most often reported pre-test barrier of limited knowledge in how to use the system is absent in post-test reporting. The most significant barriers at post-test included “lack of time, appropriate clients, poor client motivation, technical issues, difficulty explaining the system to clients, and compatibility issues with wheelchair users”.
Article contact: Stephanie Glegg sglegg@cw.bc.ca