September 25, 2025BMC Digital HealthOpen Access

A virtual reality-based pre-discharge home assessment for inpatient rehabilitation: co-creation, feasibility and user perception

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This study develops a virtual reality-based tool for home assessments, showing positive impact on patient engagement and therapy planning.

The VR-based tool improved communication during the pre-discharge home assessment process, facilitating better therapy planning.
Users, including healthcare professionals, highly rated the VR tool's usefulness, with particular benefits seen in addressing home adaptations.
The intervention was tested in a real-world setting with 12 patients, indicating its practical application in inpatient rehabilitation.
Further technical improvements were suggested to enhance user experience and the tool's overall effectiveness in home assessments.

Kirchner‐Heklau et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This study develops a virtual reality-based tool for home assessments, showing positive impact on patient engagement and therapy planning.