Using Virtual Reality to Improve Motor Rehabilitation in Children at Ty Yann and Perharidy Paediatric Services

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying how to better use Virtual Reality VR and Active Video Games AVG in pediatric rehabilitation for children with chronic conditions who need long-term care. Although VR and AVG show promise in improving motor skills, cognitive function, pain management, and attention disorders, they are not commonly used in clinical practice at the Ty Yann and Perharidy centers of the ILDYS Foundation. This project aims to identify barriers and facilitators to VR use and develop strategies to integrate these tools more effectively in rehabilitation care for children. The study involves three stages first, focus groups and interviews will be conducted with rehabilitation professionals, healthcare managers, and children receiving rehabilitation to understand current challenges and opportunities with VR. Second, specific strategies based on this feedback will be implemented to improve VR use. Third, the impact of these strategies will be evaluated by tracking the number of VR sessions per week and gathering opinions through further focus groups and interviews. Participants will include rehabilitation professionals, decision makers, and children aged 6 to 18 who have experience using VR during rehabilitation. The study will collect socio-demographic data and feedback about VR use and ease of use. Outcomes include the frequency of VR use and qualitative feedback from participants based on a recognized implementation research framework. The study will run from October 2024 to November 2025, with continuous monitoring and evaluation throughout this period.

Virtual Reality Implantation in Paediatric Rehabilitation (IMPLANT-VR4 CHILD)