Virtual Reality in Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Summary

The study's objective is to evaluate the efficacy of implemented Virtual Reality therapy for patients who have undergone lower limb arthroplasty and are in inpatient rehabilitation. The study aim to examine its influence on reducing anxiety levels, mitigating depressive symptoms, enhancing motivation for elderly patients to participate in physiotherapy, and improving their overall functional state and fall risk.

Conditions

• Arthropathy
• Anxiety
• Stress

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Immersive Virtual Reality Therapy

8 sessions of VR therapy over 4 weeks (each of them 20 minutes long). As a virtual reality source, VRTierOne device (Stolgraf®) were used. Thanks to using head mounted display and the phenomenon of total immersion VR therapy provides an intense visual, auditory and kinesthetic stimulation. It can have a calming and mood-improving effect or help the patients recognize their psychological resources and motivate to the rehabilitation process. In the virtual therapeutic garden there are a rich set of symbols and metaphors based on Ericksonian Psychotherapy approach. The most important is the Garden of Revival which symbolizes the patient's health. It used to be full of life and energy, now it is neglected, requires work to be revived. In the therapeutic process day by day, the therapist tells the patient a symbolic story about his/her situation.

BEHAVIORAL

Conventional rehabilitation

Four weeks of conventional rehabilitation including: * Two hours of kinesiotherapy (120 minutes, including gait training). * Thirty minutes of ergotherapy. * Three physical therapy procedures (i.e. laser therapy, magnetic therapy, electrotherapy) tailored to individual ailments and needs.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Wroclaw Medical University

  collaborator OTHER

• Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

  collaborator OTHER

• Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa

  collaborator OTHER

• Joanna Szczepańska-Gieracha

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Justyna Mazurek, PhD · Wroclaw Medical University

• Błażej Cieślik, PhD · Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Poland

• Justyna Mazurek, RhD · Wroclaw Medical University

• Joanna Szczepańska-Gieracha, Professor · Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences

• Robert Gajda, PhD · Gajda-Med District Hospital in Pułtusk

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

60 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-06-01

Primary Completion

2023-09-15

Completion

2023-10-01

Countries

• Poland

Study Locations