ESOC 2022 | Virtual reality could enhance recovery after stroke

Hanne Huygelier, PhD, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium, shares her thoughts on the promise of virtual reality (VR) as a tool in stroke management. One area of research is the use of VR in patients with hemispatial neglect, characterized by a reduced awareness of and attention to stimuli on one side of space. Several feasibility studies have been conducted in older adults and stroke patients, which have suggested that immersive VR is a promising approach for neglect rehabilitation. As well as its potential for enhancing recovery, further studies are looking at the potential of VR for assessing neglect through real time monitoring. This interview took place at the ESOC 2022 congress in Lyon, France.