Challenges and Benefits of Virtual Reality in Home-Based Poststroke Rehabilitation: Co-Design Qualitative Study

This study offers insight into how VR can be effectively integrated into rehabilitation practices. Its integration into rehabilitation requires alignment with established therapeutic principles within VR applications, such as adjustable task-specific training and meaningful outcomes tailored to individual needs, to ensure clinical relevance and user engagement. VR should complement, rather than replace, conventional therapy by increasing training intensity, reducing therapist workload, and extending rehabilitation into the home. Thoughtful co-design with stakeholders is key to creating VR tools that bridge the gap between structured clinical care and independent recovery, offering continuous support throughout the rehabilitation process.