This course describes if virtual reality can be incorporated into neurorehabilitation with individuals who have sustained a brain injury. Specifically, it will describe virtual reality platforms and their use in neurorehabilitation, current literature in this area, and future considerations for practice.
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Course Type: Video, Text
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, 03586; CE Broker/1.0 General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-893061; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation; RESNA/0.1 Intermediate
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the components of virtual reality and its use in rehabilitation.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize how virtual reality can be implemented in neurorehabilitation and identify areas in which virtual reality can improve one's function post-injury.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the practical and clinical implications of using virtual reality in neurorehabilitation.
Course created on January 13, 2022
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Defining virtual reality |
| 10-25 Minutes | Virtual reality in healthcare, virtual reality platforms |
| 25-35 Minutes | Benefits of using virtual reality |
| 35-45 Minutes | Downsides of using virtual reality |
| 45-55 Minutes | Next steps/Future research |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
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Jasleen Grewal
Registered Occupational Therapist, PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia
Jasleen Grewal is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Science at the University of British Columbia. She is a registered occupational therapist with experience working in home care, school-based rehabilitation, acute care, and community mental health. Jasleen’s research is informed by her clinical experience. Her research focuses on the use of virtual reality in neurorehabilitation. Specifically, she is interested in understanding the efficacy of virtual reality, as well as the experiences of clinicians and patients when using virtual reality. Additionally, Jasleen has a special interest in mental health rehabilitation and its relation to brain injury and substance use.
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Julia Schmidt
PhD, BSc (Occupational Therapy)
Dr. Julia Schmidt is interested in understanding and improving everyday life for people after brain injury. Her research is focused on self-awareness, identity, role changes, interventions to improve activities of daily living, and mechanisms of brain injury and recovery.
Julia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OSOT) at the University of British Columbia. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta and her PhD from the University of Queensland, Australia, focused on the efficacy of cognitive interventions for people with traumatic brain injuries. She then completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Brain Behaviour Lab at the University of British Columbia, investigating the neurophysiological impact of mild traumatic brain injury in children and youth. Her research is informed by patient and clinician partnerships, patient engagement, and evidence translation.
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