The Feasibility analysis of virtual reality based -Intervention for Improving balance in patients with stroke : A Longitudinal Pilot study

Based on the literature that is reviewed it is found that exercise-based conventional training may be combined with alternate training methods to improve balance and virtual reality is beneficial compared to conventional therapies because it allows for intensive repetition activities.

Patients with stroke often experience balance issues affecting independence and quality of life.  Advancements in Virtual reality (VR) technology spread globally, but VR’s adaptation in India is lagging compared to other countries. There should be more research literature on VR interventions and their feasibility in India. This study is designed to investigate the feasibility of Virtual reality (VR) interventions along with conventional physiotherapy for balance improvement in stroke patients in the Indian population.

Participants will be screened based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Later the participants will be thoroughly informed about the study and informed consent will be obtained from the participants. After recruiting the participants, a thorough neurological assessment will be taken along with the outcome measures like the Berg-balance scale (BBS), and Tinetti balance assessment tool, and timed up and go to establish the baseline measurement. Later the intervention comprises both conventional therapy and virtual reality therapy will be given until the patient’s discharge. Before the discharge of the participants, the Suitability Evaluation Questionnaire for Virtual Rehabilitation Systems (SEQ)  will be assessed by the patient either by self-reported or interview-based, and the Berg-balance scale (BBS), Tinetti balance assessment tool and timed up-and-go outcome measure will be measured.