Title :
A home-based Virtual Reality system for Stroke Rehabilitation
Author :
Dreifaldt, Ulrika ; Goude, Daniel ; Rydmark, Martin
Author_Institution :
Curictus AB, Isafjordsgatan 22, C5, 16440 Kista, Sweden Phone: +46 (0) 8 752 80 90; fax: +46 (0)8 751 60 62; e-mail: ulrika.dreifaldt@curictus.com.
Abstract :
We have developed and are continuously refining a home-based rehabilitation system for victims of brain diseases and injuries, with an initial focus on stroke. The system incorporates VR (virtual reality), 3D stereoscopic visualization and haptics (technology simulating the sense of touch) into rehabilitation. The training is based on serious games and activities of daily living. Our system is developed to be placed in stroke patients¿ homes or vicinity for daily adjusted rehabilitation of the arm/hand.
Keywords :
Diseases; Haptic interfaces; Injuries; Libraries; Management training; Performance evaluation; Rail transportation; Telemedicine; Virtual reality; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Rehabilitation, 2007
Conference_Location :
Venice, Italy
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1204-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1204-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICVR.2007.4362145