Assessing Current Cerebral Palsy Therapy and Identifying Needs for Improvement
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https://doi.org/10.6000/2292-2598.2024.12.04.7Keywords:
Cerebral palsy, rehabilitation, digital therapeutics, gamification, virtual reality, artificial intelligenceAbstract
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a prevalent childhood physical disability requiring long-term therapeutic interventions. Conventional rehabilitation methods face challenges maintaining engagement and providing personalized, measurable outcomes.
Methods: This study assessed current CP therapy approaches through a literature review and primary data analysis. We propose an innovative digital therapeutic platform integrating gamification, virtual reality, and AI-based motion tracking.
Results: Our analysis revealed limitations in traditional therapies, including lack of engagement, limited personalization, and insufficient progress tracking. The proposed technology-driven solution shows potential for enhancing motivation, customization, and measurable progress in CP rehabilitation.
Conclusions: Our proposed digital platform offers promising avenues for improving rehabilitation outcomes and patient experiences by addressing key limitations in current CP therapy.
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