Virtual reality and neuropsychology: a cognitive rehabilitation approach for people with psychiatric disabilities

Marques, A.; Queirós, C.; Rocha, N.

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Authors

Marques, A.

Queirós, C.

Rocha, N.

Abstract(s)

This pilot-study evaluated the feasibility of a 9 month Cognitive Rehabilitation Program – using Virtual Reality and the Integrated Psychological Therapy (IPT) – to improve cognitive functioning in people with schizophrenia. In order to assess the program it was applied (pre and post) the WCST, WAIS-III sub-tests, Stroop Test, and The Subjective Scale to Investigate Cognition in Schizophrenia. Results identified significant differences (p<0.05) between pre and post tests in the subjective and objective assessed cognitive dimensions. The results point out that virtual reality technology and IPT may be a significant resource and intervention methodology in the cognitive remediation of people with psychiatric disabilities.

Keywords

Virtual reality Neuropsychology Cognitive rehabilitation Psychiatric disabilities

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/21056

Citation

Marques, António, Queirós, Cristina, & Rocha, Nuno. (2008). Virtual reality and neuropsychology: A cognitive rehabilitation approach for people with psychiatric disabilities. Proceedings of the 7th international conference on disability, virtual reality and associated technologies, with ArtAbilitation (ICDVRAT 2008), 39–46.