Introduction of hemianopsia
The Fundació Hospital d’Olot i Comarcal de la Garrotxa has started a pioneering study to evaluate the use of immersive reality technology as a tool for the rehabilitation of hemianopsia.
Hemianopsias are defined as partial or total loss of patients’ field of vision, and according to the World Health Organization these deficiencies are on the rise and are considered one of the most prevalent health problems in developed countries due to the high number of patients and the consequences for the people who suffer from it.Most hemianopsias are caused by strokes and can lead to serious difficulties in the autonomy of the patients.
Specific rehabilitation program
The clinical psychologist of the hospital Marta Linares has created a rehabilitation program using Broomx technology, and she is carrying out the case study of some patients of the hospital such as Josep Marquès “Txiki.” These pioneering sessions in the field of neurorehabilitation allow the visual immersion of the doctor and the patient in different scenarios created by Broomx. The interactions with the elements that are projected in the room is also posible, for example drawing and painting on the walls and the ceiling of the room in order to activate patient’s peripheral vision.
Specific rehabilitation program
The clinical psychologist of the hospital Marta Linares has created a rehabilitation program using Broomx technology, and she is carrying out the case study of some patients of the hospital such as Josep Marquès “Txiki.” These pioneering sessions in the field of neurorehabilitation allow the visual immersion of the doctor and the patient in different scenarios created by Broomx. The interactions with the elements that are projected in the room is also posible, for example drawing and painting on the walls and the ceiling of the room in order to activate patient’s peripheral vision.
Emotional well-being
Emotional aspects are also essential to improve the patient’s well-being and encourage a better engagement to the treatment through scenarios and contents specially designed to provide relaxation and well-being, which have been validated in various projects and health centers in Spain, Canada and United States.
Emotional well-being
Emotional aspects are also essential to improve the patient’s well-being and encourage a better engagement to the treatment through scenarios and contents specially designed to provide relaxation and well-being, which have been validated in various projects and health centers in Spain, Canada and United States.
Testimonial of “Txiki”
According to Josep Marquès “Txiki”, one of the patients of the Hospital, “being all the sessions looking up and down, right and left, and due to the reason that everything moves, I got used to this movement”. He even carried out daily activities that seemed impossible very recently, such as cycling, due to balance and dizziness problems. The first indications is that this patient “has improved the speed of scan, the visual pattern, the ability to focus and above all, has improved the negligence on that side” compensating for the deficit he had, as explained by Dr. Marta Linares in the video that has been released recently.
Clinical research study
The study continues with other patients with similar injuries in the same hospital. Through a series of tests that will be carried out before and after the program and through the evaluation of each session, the research team of the hospital will be able to determine the evolution of patients after participating in the rehabilitation program. However the first results are very promising and indicates that these innovative programs can have a very positive effects in patients with this condition worldwide.
Clinical research study
The study continues with other patients with similar injuries in the same hospital. Through a series of tests that will be carried out before and after the program and through the evaluation of each session, the research team of the hospital will be able to determine the evolution of patients after participating in the rehabilitation program. However the first results are very promising and indicates that these innovative programs can have a very positive effects in patients with this condition worldwide.