Virtual reality games for rehabilitation: Perspectives from the users and new directions

Abstract

Virtual reality-based games are becoming increasingly popular as rehabilitation interventions for people with movement disorders. The goal of this study was to perform a qualitative evaluation of a novel system for upper limb stroke rehabilitation to provide guidance for future system development. Participants completed 18 sessions with the intervention over six weeks. They found the intervention to be enjoyable and challenging. The concept of being stretched, the scoring and feedback systems, and the scope for competition were important aspects that influenced participant response to the intervention.