The Effect of Long-Term Use of Virtual Reality Training on Cognitive Deficits in Post-Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Patients – Case Report

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can result in significant impairments in executive function, memory, and attention, adversely affecting daily functioning and rehabilitation outcomes.Cognitive rehabilitation after TBI is a challenging process often requiring training in daily living skills.While traditional rehabilitation methods benefit TBI patients, modern innovations like virtual reality (VR) offer promising potential for cognitive recovery.This study aimed to investigate the potential benefits of virtual reality-based therapy for improving cognitive function in individuals with traumatic brain injury.A single-case study was conducted involving a 23-year-old male with TBI, recruited from the neurosurgery rehabilitation ward of Saveetha Medical College and Hospitals.Pre-and post-test measurements were taken using the Digit Span Test and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).The patient underwent a 10-week rehabilitation protocol, including VR-based therapy, delivered six times a week for one hour per session.The MoCA score improved from 18 (pre-test) to 27 (post-test).The Digit Span forward test score increased from 4 to 7, and the Digit Span backward test score improved from 2 to 4. These findings indicate significant improvements in cognitive function following the VR-based intervention.This study highlights the potential of virtual reality as a valuable tool for enhancing cognitive recovery in individuals with traumatic brain injury.