Extended Reality Biofeedback for Functional Upper Limb Weakness: Mixed Methods Usability Evaluation
This study demonstrates the feasibility and usability of an XR neurotechnology platform for FND rehabilitation, with strong acceptance of XR position feedback, mixed reactions to VR relaxation, and individual-specific usability outcomes for the force feedback task. Findings underscore the need for personalization features and hardware refinement. Future work will focus on enhancing usability, improving accessibility, and evaluating effectiveness in larger clinical trials.
Authors
- Anirban Dutta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7298-9773)
- Alastair Buchanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8264-2741)
- Ildar Farkhatdinov (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1023-8050)
- Lewis Leyland
- Katerina Hatjipanagioti
- Matthew Alexander Newsham
- Lindsey Rickson
- Jacqueline Twamley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6877-3988)
- Abhijit Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8800-8047)
Institutions
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- University of Lancashire (GB)
- Cheshire West and Chester (GB)
- Royal Preston Hospital (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR XR and spatial computing.
- Published
- 2025-03-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/68580
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.86