Disadvantages Of Ehr Therapy
Nevertheless, therapists show interest in using VR technology [13]. A survey study among healthcare providers suggested the ability of VR to provide post-stroke treatment regardless patient’s physical or cognitive limits is a valuable tool for rehabilitation [13]. However, the technology itself is currently limited. Thus, VR is not ready to completely supplant traditional treatment methods, and there is currently no threat in job security for therapists; this was a noted factor in subjects’ positive opinion of VR [13]. Paradoxically, their concern over VR’s inability to perfectly replicate reality as a therapeutic tool is providing job security [13].
When therapists begin training for VR therapy, pre-existing learning resources have proven …show more content…
A study examining the ability of VR as a tool for interpersonal communication between caretakers and patients demonstrated successful results [16]. Instead of asking patients to imagine situations, therapists trained in VR usage could illustrate the proper treatments environments most beneficial for users [16]. Aside from VR’s ability to place users in digital environments, it would allow therapists to control and manipulate these virtual worlds specifically for their patients [16]. This allows them to correct false perceptions held by individuals regarding social situations [16]. The flexibility provided by VR tools could accommodate for a variety of situations. However, communicative barriers also exist for therapists’ use of …show more content…
Due to the necessary functional furniture arrangements and sterile conditions of a hospital, patient rooms are often bare, creating an unpleasant emotional response [17]. To some, this can be tolling on one’s emotional well being. Additionally, sterile environments and hospital equipment can be associated with “‘feeling unwell’” [17]. Studies have examined the effects the interior design of a hospital room has on a person’s emotional response. In several studies it is proven that interior design elements, such as artwork and natural elements, increase a patient’s positive emotional response, aiding the healing process by minimizing experienced stress and pain
When therapists begin training for VR therapy, pre-existing learning resources have proven …show more content…
A study examining the ability of VR as a tool for interpersonal communication between caretakers and patients demonstrated successful results [16]. Instead of asking patients to imagine situations, therapists trained in VR usage could illustrate the proper treatments environments most beneficial for users [16]. Aside from VR’s ability to place users in digital environments, it would allow therapists to control and manipulate these virtual worlds specifically for their patients [16]. This allows them to correct false perceptions held by individuals regarding social situations [16]. The flexibility provided by VR tools could accommodate for a variety of situations. However, communicative barriers also exist for therapists’ use of …show more content…
Due to the necessary functional furniture arrangements and sterile conditions of a hospital, patient rooms are often bare, creating an unpleasant emotional response [17]. To some, this can be tolling on one’s emotional well being. Additionally, sterile environments and hospital equipment can be associated with “‘feeling unwell’” [17]. Studies have examined the effects the interior design of a hospital room has on a person’s emotional response. In several studies it is proven that interior design elements, such as artwork and natural elements, increase a patient’s positive emotional response, aiding the healing process by minimizing experienced stress and pain