Rehabilitation after stroke using virtual reality, haptics (force feedback) and telemedicine
Broeren, J.; Dixon, M.; Sunnerhagen, K.Stibrant.; Rydmark, M.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 124: 51-56
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 17108503 Document Number: 602103
We have constructed a haptic immersive workbench to be placed in the patients' home for daily adjusted rehabilitation. We also propose a system for Internet based connection and communication between patients and between patients and a clinical rehabilitation center and clinical assessment/evaluation centers. The benefits of a system for rehabilitation after stroke, based on VR, Haptics and Telemedicine should be: increased quality of life, lesser isolation, feeling more secure, fewer tiring transportations, more frequent exercising, better compliance to training, lower cost for transportation. The long term recovery for a larger group of patients with motor impairments is presently under evaluation.