Article

Virtual reality (VR) is a relatively new technology that is currently
utilized in a wide variety of settings to test and train individuals in
specialized skills. This study examines methods for improving driver retraining
protocols for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
METHOD: We compared a VR
driving simulator, under two different display conditions, a head mounted display
(HMD) and a three screen display (TSD) to identify the best method for retraining
driving skills following SCI. RESULTS: Although there was minimal evidence for
driving performance difficulties in the HMD condition relative to the TSD
condition (e.g. greater number of times for being off course and longer stopping
latencies for the HMD condition), rates of simulator sickness did not differ
between display conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, findings suggest that
both the HMD and the TSD are reasonable simulator options for driver retraining
in SCI.

Langue : ANGLAIS