THE INFLUENCE OF VIRTUAL REALITY ON THE COGNITIVE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH CRANIOBRAIN INJURY: A CASE STUDY OF ‘LUCAS’
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https://doi.org/10.59087/biofarma.v4i1.39Keywords:
Virtual reality, cognitive rehabilitationAbstract
This study presents a case of cognitive rehabilitation of Lucas, a 34-year-old patient who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident. Using virtual reality (VR) technology integrated with traditional neuropsychology techniques, Lucas participated in 12 sessions over three months. The intervention focused on improving executive functions, attention and memory. Research developed by the Biofarma Study Center corroborates the effectiveness of virtual reality in maximizing neuroplasticity and cognitive rehabilitation in patients with TBI.
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