Title |
Development of a 3D immersive videogame to improve arm-postural coordination in patients with TBI
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Published in |
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, October 2011
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DOI | 10.1186/1743-0003-8-61 |
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Authors |
Ksenia I Ustinova, Wesley A Leonard, Nicholas D Cassavaugh, Christopher D Ingersoll |
Abstract |
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disrupts the central and executive mechanisms of arm(s) and postural (trunk and legs) coordination. To address these issues, we developed a 3D immersive videogame--Octopus. The game was developed using the basic principles of videogame design and previous experience of using videogames for rehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injuries. Unlike many other custom-designed virtual environments, Octopus included an actual gaming component with a system of multiple rewards, making the game challenging, competitive, motivating and fun. Effect of a short-term practice with the Octopus game on arm-postural coordination in patients with TBI was tested. |
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United States | 3 | 1% |
Canada | 3 | 1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Ghana | 1 | <1% |
Brazil | 1 | <1% |
Hong Kong | 1 | <1% |
Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Taiwan | 1 | <1% |
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Student > Master | 35 | 16% |
Student > Bachelor | 30 | 14% |
Researcher | 27 | 13% |
Student > Postgraduate | 11 | 5% |
Other | 34 | 16% |
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Engineering | 20 | 9% |
Computer Science | 20 | 9% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 19 | 9% |
Psychology | 19 | 9% |
Other | 52 | 24% |
Unknown | 43 | 20% |