VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS
Keywords:
Virtual reality (VR), modern medicine, rehabilitation, innovative method, recovery, patients, diseases.Abstract
Virtual reality (VR) plays an important role in modern medical rehabilitation, providing innovative methods for patients to recover from various diseases. The use of VR in rehabilitation makes it possible to create a controlled and safe environment where patients can perform exercises that simulate real-life situations, which helps to improve their physical and cognitive functions. For example, research shows that VR technologies are effective in restoring motor functions and cognitive abilities in stroke patients. In addition, VR can be used to treat psychological disorders such as unilateral neglect, and to improve cognitive rehabilitation through serious games and other interactive methods. These technologies provide an opportunity for more intensive and motivating rehabilitation practice, which can contribute to a faster and better recovery of patients.
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