The Effects of Virtual Reality on Burden, Quality of Life and Satisfaction in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors | [Medical Forum • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Marrium Batool: Department of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University,Islamabad. Pakistan

2. Mirza Obaid Baig: Department of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

3. Maham Nasir: Department of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

4. Iqra Shabbir: Department of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University,Islamabad,Pakistan

Abstract:

To determine the effects of virtual reality on burden, quality of life and satisfaction in informal caregivers of stroke survivors. Study Design: Randomized control trial study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Rawal General Hospital Rawalpindi from Aug 2020 to March 2021 for a period of six months. Materials and Methods: A Total of 66 participants were included divided into three groups, Group A had undergone virtual reality therapy using Kinect (XBOX360) while playing the game Kinect adventure. The participants of Group B undergo cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The participants of group C were provided with both CBT and VR training. Assessments were taken at baseline and after 4 weeks using tools as The Caregiver Strain Index, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey and the Adult carer questionnaire. Data analysis was done through SPSS-21. Results: Analysis show significant effects of virtual reality on burden, quality of life and satisfaction in informal caregivers of stroke survivors for within group analysis and between group analysis with p value <0.05. Conclusion: It is concluded that VR&CBT combined is effective in improving quality of life reducing caregiver's burden and increasing satisfaction.

Page(s): 35-39

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Published: Journal: Medical Forum, Volume: 33, Issue: 3, Year: 2022

Keywords:

Quality of life , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Virtual reality

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