INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL REALITY NEUROREHABILITATION ON FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY AFTER BRAIN TUMOR SURGERY
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Keywords
Brain Tumor, Neurorehabilitation, Virtual Reality, Postoperative Recovery, Functional Independence
Abstract
Background: Postoperative functional recovery in brain tumor patients poses challenges due to intricate neurological impairments, necessitating refined rehabilitation strategies. Virtual Reality-Based Neurorehabilitation (VRBN) emerges as a promising technique capable of augmenting rehabilitation outcomes. This study investigates the impact of VRBN on the postoperative functional recovery of brain tumor patients.
Objective: The primary objective of this prospective inquiry is to assess whether the integration of VRBN into conventional rehabilitation enhances the active recovery of patients post brain tumor surgery. The hypothesis posits that incorporating VRBN will lead to improved functional outcomes.
Methods: This research encompasses 120 postoperative brain tumor patients undergoing rehabilitation. Group A and Group B will receive standard therapy and VRBN, respectively. Neurological and functional baseline assessments will be conducted. VRBN immersive virtual reality sessions tailored to address functional impairments will be administered to Group B. Both groups will receive therapy from expert physiotherapists and neurorehabilitation specialists.
Results: Standardized outcome measures, including the Timed Up and Go Test, Barthel Index, and Modified Rankin Scale, will be employed. Evaluations will occur at baseline and 4-week, 8-week, and 12-week intervals post-procedure. Statistical analyses, such as analysis of variance and t-tests, will compare the functional outcomes between the two groups. Substantial gains in neurological recovery and functional independence are anticipated in the VRBN group.
Conclusion: This study will elucidate the efficacy of VRBN as a supplementary approach to postoperative rehabilitation for brain tumor patients. The findings may pave the way for more tailored and efficacious rehabilitation interventions for postoperative functional recovery in this patient cohort. Integration of virtual reality technology into neurorehabilitation protocols could enhance outcomes and quality of life for brain tumor patients.
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Dr. Aditya Ashok
Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery (Neurosurgery), IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal, India.
Dr. Shubhlesh Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Anaesthesiology, IQ City Medical College, Durgapur, West Bengal, India.