Biopsychosocial effects and experience of use of robotic and virtual reality devices in neuromotor rehabilitation: A study protocol.

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Mar 10, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted therapy (RAT) and virtual reality (VR)-based neuromotor rehabilitation have shown promising evidence in terms of patient's neuromotor recovery, so far. However, still little is known on the perceived experience of use of robotic and VR devices and the related psychosocial impact. The present study outlines a study protocol aiming to investigate the biopsychosocial effects and the experience of use of robotic and non-immersive VR devices in patients undergoing neuromotor rehabilitation.

Authors

  • Francesco Zanatta
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Patrizia Steca
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Cira Fundarò
    Neurophysiopathology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCSS, Montescano (PV), Italy.
  • Anna Giardini
    Psychology Unit, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, IRCSS, Montescano (PV), Italy.
  • Guido Felicetti
    Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Neuromotor Rehabilitation Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy.
  • Monica Panigazzi
    Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Occupational Physiatry and Ergonomics Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy.
  • Giovanni Arbasi
    Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Neuromotor Rehabilitation Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy.
  • Cesare Grilli
    Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Occupational Physiatry and Ergonomics Unit of Montescano Institute, Montescano, Italy.
  • Marco D'Addario
    Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
  • Antonia Pierobon
    Psychology Unit of Montescano Institute, Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Montescano, Italy. antonia.pierobon@icsmaugeri.it.

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