Immersive virtual reality is more effective than non‐immersive devices for developing real‐world skills in people with intellectual disability.

Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) demonstrate persistent challenges around developing life skills. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is gaining interest as a tool for training life skills as it enables individuals to engage in hands‐on learning in a safe, controlled and repeatable e...

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Publicado en:Journal of Intellectual Disability Research Vol. 68; no. 12; pp. 1358 - 1374
Autores principales: Franze, A., Loetscher, T., Gallomarino, N. C., Szpak, A., Lee, G., Michalski, S. C.
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Dec2024
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          Franze, A.
          Loetscher, T.
          Gallomarino, N. C.
          Szpak, A.
          Lee, G.
          Michalski, S. C.
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          Intellectual Disability
          Virtual Reality Methods
          Learning Methods
          Social Skills Training
          Skill Acquisition Education
          Outcomes of Education Evaluation
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          Motion Sickness
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      ab: Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) demonstrate persistent challenges around developing life skills. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is gaining interest as a tool for training life skills as it enables individuals to engage in hands‐on learning in a safe, controlled and repeatable environment. However, there are concerns about the potential drawbacks of IVR, such as cybersickness and practical challenges with using the equipment, which may hinder its widespread adoption in educational settings. The current study aimed to compare the effectiveness of training in IVR and a non‐immersive virtual environment for improving real‐world skills in people with ID. Methods: In the present study, 36 adults (16 female, 20 male) with ID were recruited from a disability organisation. Participants completed a real‐world assessment of waste management skills before and after training in either the IVR or non‐immersive group. Results: Consistent with our hypotheses, the IVR group scored significantly higher in the real‐world assessment after virtual training (d = 1), and at the 1‐week follow‐up (d = 1.12), compared with the non‐immersive group. Further analyses showed that the IVR group, but not the non‐immersive group, significantly improved performance in the real‐world assessment across timepoints. Conclusions: The findings indicate that IVR was more effective for improving and retaining real‐world waste management skills. This study supports IVR as a viable tool for professionals and caregivers to develop skills for independent living among people with ID.
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