About this Research Topic
The objective of this special issue is to give readers an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art and potential of virtual rehabilitation. It will cover both the technological and human perspectives and the interaction between them. On the technology side, this will include the use of artificial intelligence techniques for adaptation and customization, the development of serious games for rehabilitation, including multi-user games to increase motivation of users undergoing rehabilitation together, through co-operation and competition. On the human side, this will include end-user perspectives, co-production and human-centered approaches to the design of virtual rehabilitation, recognition of users’ affective states to improve and personalize the experience, of virtual "therapists" to provide support and motivation. We are looking for both fundamental research and experimental studies that evaluate specific approaches to virtual rehabilitation, including their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional methods. Studies may consider specific or several different conditions and should consider diverse populations and contexts. Studies which lead to recommendations for good practice are particularly welcome.
This special issue will cover the state of the art and potential of virtual rehabilitation, including both the underlying theories/fundamental research and applications:
- Serious games in virtual rehabilitation
- Affective computing in rehabilitation
- Customization and adaptation
- Virtual agents / avatars in rehabilitation
- Virtual / augmented reality for rehabilitation
- Clinical studies incorporating virtual rehabilitation
- Impact of virtual rehabilitation at home
- Effects of virtual rehabilitation in the brain
- Virtual rehabilitation to increase motivation through the use of collaboration and competition
- End-user perspectives
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