The Metaverse for Stroke Motor Rehabilitation∗

Chi Sang Choy; Qiang Fang; Katrina Neville; Beth Jelfs

doi:10.1109/IEEECONF58110.2023.10520376

The Metaverse for Stroke Motor Rehabilitation^∗

Chi Sang Choy, Qiang Fang, Katrina Neville, Beth Jelfs

Engineering

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Abstract

Stroke is a critical illness that causes disabilities and fatalities. The current standard motor rehabilitation usually requires some residual movement of stroke patients, limiting participation. Movement imagination, known as motor imagery (MI), potentially expedites motor rehabilitation by activating the motor brain areas, which may facilitate neuroplasticity. MI is, however, a difficult ability that may deteriorate over time. The Metaverse, a virtual reality (VR) social media platform, provides an immersive and interactive environment that allows stroke patients to experience the embodiment of their MI performance via their avatars. This paper provides a framework to design a Metaverse stroke motor rehabilitation program, outlining the essential elements required from the Metaverse and the challenges in implementing the Metaverse in stroke motor rehabilitation. Future research directions are identified that provide solutions and facilitate stroke recovery in motor functions through more advanced and innovative digital technologies suitable for vulnerable stroke patients.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2023 IEEE Engineering Informatics
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350338522
ISBN (Print)	9798350338539
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEECONF58110.2023.10520376
Publication status	Published - 14 May 2024
Event	2023 IEEE Conference on Engineering Informatics, EI 2023 - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 22 Nov 2023 → 23 Nov 2023

Publication series

Name	Engineering Informatics, IEEE

Conference

Conference	2023 IEEE Conference on Engineering Informatics, EI 2023
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	22/11/23 → 23/11/23

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.

Keywords

Metaverse
motor imagery
neuroplasticity
rehabilitation
stroke

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Media Technology
Control and Optimization
Health Informatics

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10.1109/IEEECONF58110.2023.10520376

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Choy, CS, Fang, Q, Neville, K & Jelfs, B 2024, The Metaverse for Stroke Motor Rehabilitation^∗. in 2023 IEEE Engineering Informatics., 10520376, Engineering Informatics, IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2023 IEEE Conference on Engineering Informatics, EI 2023, Melbourne, Australia, 22/11/23. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEECONF58110.2023.10520376

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