The Immersive Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping Platform for the Assessment of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

作者： Jay L. Alberts1,2, Morgan McGrath1,3, Mandy Miller Koop1, Colin Waltz1, Logan Scelina1, Kathryn Scelina1, Anson B. Rosenfeldt1 1Department of Biomedical Engineering,Cleveland Clinic, Lerner Research Institute, 2Neurological Institute, Center for Neurological Restoration,Cleveland Clinic, 3Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine

简介：

Overview

The Cleveland Clinic Virtual Reality Shopping platform utilizes advanced virtual reality technology combined with an omnidirectional treadmill to assess instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). This innovative approach aims to provide objective measurements that could serve as early indicators of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Key Study Components

Area of Science

• Neuroscience
• Virtual Reality Technology
• Neurological Disease Assessment

Background

• Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are critical for assessing cognitive and motor functions.
• Declines in IADLs may indicate the early stages of neurological diseases.
• Traditional VR applications often lead to motion sickness due to a disconnect between visual and vestibular inputs.
• The integration of an omnidirectional treadmill addresses this issue by providing congruent sensory feedback.

Purpose of Study

• To develop a quantitative method for evaluating IADLs using VR technology.
• To enhance early diagnosis and treatment options for neurological diseases.
• To demonstrate the feasibility of using VR in rehabilitation settings for patients with neurological impairments.

Methods Used

• Participants engage in a VR shopping task while using an omnidirectional treadmill.
• Calibration of VR equipment ensures accurate tracking and user comfort.
• Tasks include selecting items from a shopping list and navigating obstacles in a virtual store.
• Performance metrics such as walking speed and task completion are recorded for analysis.

Main Results

• Patients with Parkinson's disease exhibited more stops and difficulty in dual-tasking compared to healthy participants.
• Simulator sickness symptoms were mild and returned to baseline shortly after the VR session.
• The platform demonstrated potential for objective assessment of IADLs in clinical settings.
• Results suggest that VR can be a valuable tool for rehabilitation in neurological disorders.

Conclusions

• The CC-VRS platform effectively combines VR and treadmill technology to assess IADLs.
• This approach may facilitate earlier diagnosis and improved treatment strategies for neurological diseases.
• Future research should explore the long-term benefits of VR rehabilitation for patients.

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