9.The Effects of Virtual Reality on Burden, Quality of Life and Satisfaction in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Marrium Batool, Mirza Obaid Baig, Maham Nasir and Iqra Shabbir
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the effects of virtual reality on burden, quality of life and satisfaction in informal caregivers of stroke survivors.
Study Design: Randomized control trial study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Rawal General Hospital Rawalpindi from Aug 2020 to March 2021 for a period of six months.
Materials and Methods: A Total of 66 participants were included divided into three groups, Group A had undergone virtual reality therapy using Kinect (XBOX360) while playing the game Kinect adventure. The participants of Group B undergo cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The participants of group C were provided with both CBT and VR training. Assessments were taken at baseline and after 4 weeks using tools as The Caregiver Strain İndex, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey and the Adult carer questionnaire. Data analysis was done through
SPSS-21.
Results: Analysis show significant effects of virtual reality on burden, quality of life and satisfaction in informal caregivers of stroke survivors for within group analysis and between group analysis with p value <0.05.
Conclusion: It is concluded that VR&CBT combined is effective in improving quality of life reducing caregiver's burden and increasing satisfaction.
Key Words: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Quality of Life, Virtual Reality
Citation of article: Batool M, Baig MO, Nasir M, Shabbir I. The Effects of Virtual Reality on Burden, Quality of Life and Satisfaction in Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors. Med Forum 2022;33(3):35-39.