Facilitating the Implementation of Virtual Reality-Based Therapies in Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Facilitating the Implementation of Virtual Reality-Based Therapies in Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Banerjee-Guénette, Priyanka;Bigford, Sarah;Glegg, Stephanie M N;
physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics 2019 pp. 1-16
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Abstract

: Evaluate the impact of a multifaceted knowledge translation (KT) strategy for the implementation of virtual reality (VR) intervention by rehabilitation clinicians in a pediatric hospital setting. Eleven therapists were recruited and completed a questionnaire on perceptions on VR usage. A multifaceted KT strategy was implemented over five months. VR usage was tracked and clinician perceptions were reassessed. Baseline characteristics were summarized using descriptive statistics and a Wilcoxon signed rank sum test evaluated changes pre- and post-KT. Perceived ease of use, behavioral control, self-efficacy, and barriers to use improved significantly post-KT; however, intention to use did not. Usage was higher pre-KT than the last two months of KT. Pre-KT, barriers included system setup and use, knowledge of games, and lack of resources, whereas post-KT, they were the lack of appropriate patients and patient-specific experience. KT supports and patient engagement were reasons for continued use. This study highlights the importance of supporting clinicians when implementing VR in clinical rehabilitation. Clinicians benefit from experiential and individualized learning opportunities, peer-led coaching, and hands-on training. Whether these strategies translate to increased usage and how usage is influenced by environmental factors (i.e. lack of appropriate clients) warrants additional research.

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