Use of Virtual Reality Technology to Support the Home Modification Process: A Scoping Review
| Autor: | Sun-Hwa Shim, Na-Kyoung Hwang |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Technology
Service (systems architecture) Process management Computer science Process (engineering) Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Population Review Virtual reality Intermediary occupational therapist Health care Humans education education.field_of_study business.industry Virtual Reality Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Usability collaboration Medicine home environment measurement Direct experience business Delivery of Health Care |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 11096, p 11096 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 1660-4601 1661-7827 |
| Popis: | Healthcare is a field in which the benefits of virtual reality (VR), such as risk-taking without consequences, direct experience, and service outcome prediction, can be utilized. VR technology has been used to help clients face environmental barriers by implementing a home environment in virtual reality without a home visit by an expert. This scoping review was conducted to identify the areas and implementation methods of the home modification process supported by VR technology. Twelve studies met the research criteria. The following three types of tools supported by VR technology for the home modification process were identified: educational tools for clients or specialists, home environment measurement tools, and intermediaries for decision making and collaboration between clients and specialists. Most of the studies reported positive results regarding the usability and acceptability of the technology, but barriers have also been reported, such as technical problems, inappropriate population groups for technical use, cost-related issues, the need for training, and fear that the technology could replace home visits. Thus, VR technology has potential value in the home modification process. However, for future clinical applications, additional studies to maximize the benefits of these VR technologies and address the identified problems are required. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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