Thank you for your interest in this RECOVER research study. The study’s aims and participant details are listed below. We look forward to talking to with you.
Study title:
The Co-design of Virtual Reality for the Management of Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders: Client Perspective
Aim:
- The main aim of this study is to trial a prototype Virtual Reality (VR) application with adults who have neurogenic communication difficulties.
- This study aims to explore the perspectives of adults with communication difficulties due to neurological impairment about the usability and usefulness of VR technology within the context of communication rehabilitation.
- It is hoped that benefits and barriers to potential uptake of this technology will be identified so that the technology can be further developed to meet the specific demands of the end-users.
Types of volunteers needed:
- Adults (18 years of age or older) with communication difficulties resulting from neurological impairment.
- Those with adequate mobility and balance to walk/manoeuvre a wheelchair, with minimal assistance.
- Those with sufficient English language skills to understand and answer interview questions.
What is involved?
If you decide to participate in this study, your participation will involve attending a 1 to 1.5-hour face-to-face session at RECOVER Injury Research Centre at the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Herston Road, Herston.
You will be asked to wear VR goggles (see photo) and trial the VR application that could potentially be used in the management of the adult with communication difficulties due to neurological impairment. You will remain seated for all activities performed wearing the VR goggles.
What's in it for me?
Particpants will recieve a $50 gift voucher to thank them for their time.
There will be no direct benefit to you from participating in this research. However, the information collected in this study may assist in improving our understanding of how VR could best be used in communication rehabilitation in the future. The outcome of this study will inform the future development of VR for improving the management of the adult with communication difficulties due to neurological impairment.
How can I volunteer or find out more?
Read the study information sheet (PDF, 230.5 KB).
People interested in participating or learning more about the study can contact Dr Atiyeh Vaezipour, Research Fellow, RECOVER Injury Research Centre on email a.vaezipour@uq.edu.au