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Feasibility
Virtual reality
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the usability and feasibility of four Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) games as a possible treatment for upper limb dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). Methods: Ten patients with moderate PD symptoms according to the Hoehn e Yahr classification took part in this study. The usability of the games and the device was assessed using questionnaires such as the Sickness Simulator Questionnaire (SSQ), the System Usability Scale (SUS), the Game Experience Questionnaire (GEQ post-module) and the modified Borg scale. Game scores in two training sessions, separated by a 30-minute interval, were recorded as a measure of training feasibility. Results: The usability of the system was considered "best imaginable" (94.5/100) according to the SUS. Side effects were classified as "minimal symptoms" (9.3 points on the SSQ) and did not interrupt training. The games and the device achieved 3.85/4 points on the GEQ. Participants improved significantly in all four games between the first and second training sessions. Conclusion: Game scores increased progressively. The results suggest the usability and feasibility of IVR games, but more extensive studies are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
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