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TER059

Telehealth delivery of an immersive virtual reality therapy tool for communication rehabilitation: A feasibility study

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Project Information
Data analysis commenced
Recover Code
TER059
Title
Telehealth delivery of an immersive virtual reality therapy tool for communication rehabilitation: A feasibility study
Recover Lead
Clare Burns
Co-investigators
Atiyeh Vaezipour, Meghan Currrant, Sarah Heaton, Caitlin Fraser, Annie Hill, Trevor Russell, John Storie
Status
Data analysis commenced
Stream
Technology-enabled rehabilitation
CTP Relevance
Optimising service models
STARS
STARS-Collaborating (SC)
Ethical Clearance Number
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Plans
No plans

Synopsis

The overarching aim of this study is to develop and trial a new and innovative speech pathology service model whereby patients with communication disorders can access their therapy using a virtual reality (VR) tool via telehealth. There is currently no research published reporting the remote delivery of a VR tool. Hence this project is highly innovative and would be one of the first studies in this field. Once confirmed as feasible, this model could be translated for use by other services (e.g., STARS) and professional groups (e.g., physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc) for therapeutic benefit. The specific aims of this project are to: Aim 1: Develop a new model of care delivering a VR tool for communication rehabilitation via telehealth. Aim 2: Confirm speech pathologist (SP) and patient education/supports required to facilitate delivery of the new VR telehealth service model. Aim 3: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of delivering this novel model from RBWH Speech Pathology Department directly to the patient in their home.

Milestones

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KT Plan
Communication and dissemination
Activity Status Date Planned Date Completed Notes Actions
Conference presentations (academic) Completed 2025 Herston Health Symposium - Awarded Best Poster Research...
Media release / op-ed / blog post Completed https://www.rbwhfoundation.com.au/project-hub/communication-...
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