Developing a serious game for gaze stability rehabilitation in children with vestibular hypofunction

Autor: José Ortega Solís, Pierre Reynard, Karen Spruyt, Cécile Bécaud, Eugen Ionescu, Hung Thai-Van
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1743-0003
DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01249-x
Popis: Abstract Background Children with vestibular hypofunction (VH) may have gaze instability, balance disorders, and delayed postural-motor development. Gaze stabilization exercises (GSE) are designed to improve dynamic visual acuity (DVA). We aimed to assess the acceptability of a serious game prototype called Kid Gaze Rehab (KGR) designed to implement GSE training in children with VH, combined with traditional vestibular rehabilitation. Effects on DVA and motor performance were also analyzed. Methods Twelve children (6 to 9 years old) were included. Sessions were held at the hospital twice a week, for 5 weeks. An adapted French version of The Child Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) and the Face Scale Pain-Revised (FPS-R) were used to assess pain in the cervical region and undesirable side effects after each session. Vestibular and motor function parameters (active and passive DVA and Movement Assessment Battery for Children–Second Edition, MABC-2) were assessed before and after the training. Results All children included completed the 10 sessions. The FPS-R visual analog scale and SSQ showed good cervical tolerance and no oculomotor or vegetative adverse effects nor spatial disorientation. After training, active DVA scores were significantly improved for the right, left, and up directions (p
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