Program

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09:00

09:40

Pico Plenary Room

Word of Welcome by the Host of Today

Opening keynote - Snow world to Snow Crash

09:40

10:45

Pico Plenary Room

Plenary Session 1: Enabling physical activity

Keynote - Enabling physical activity with novel technologies including AR/MR

Patient video

Q & A

Abstract Presentation - The physical and mental effects of Eleven Table Tennis VR

Katie Hoolahan
VR Healthy, Farnham, England

Abstract Presentation - VR rehabilitation applications using virtual models of scanned real hands

Beatrice Aruanno1, Sandro Barone1, Monica Bordegoni2, Paolo Neri1, Alessandro Paoli1, Armando Viviano Razionale1, Francesco Tamburrino1
1University of Pisa, Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Pisa, Italy.
2Politecnico di Milano, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Milan, Italy.

Abstract Presentation - Empowering upper limb amputees: prosthesis training in VR

Eric Jutten1, B. Sheehan2
1The Simulation Crew, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.

2International Confederation of Amputee Associations, Heron, Belgium

10:45

11:15

Break – encounters & experiences

11:15

12:20

Pico Plenary Room

Plenary Session 2: Enabling health literacy

Keynote - If they can't understand you, speak louder

Patient video

Q & A

Abstract Presentation - eHealth Interventions to Support Self-Management in those with Musculoskeletal Disorders: ‘eHealth: It’s TIME’: A Scoping Review

Marie Kelly1,2, Brona Fullen3, Denis Martin4,5, Sinead McMahon3, Joseph G. McVeigh2
1Department of Physiotherapy, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland. 2Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Clinical Therapies, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
3School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
4School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for the North East and North Cumbria, United Kingdom

Abstract Presentation - WAVY XR – a Personal Coach in your living room

Steve Thijssen¹, Gudule Martens²
¹ Wavy Health
² MaMa Producties BV

Abstract Presentation - Virtual Reality for Health Literacy Education for Patients with Persistent Pain: A Scoping Review

Nathan Skidmore
Teesside University, Middlesborough, United Kingdom

12:20

13:20

Lunch – encounters & experiences

13:20

15:20

Pico Plenary Room

Plenary session 3: Enabling cognitive function

Keynote - Virtual reality for cognitive rehabilitation: state of the art

Patient video

Q & A

Abstract presentation - Smart Immersive Occupational Performance Assessment Tool

Athanasia Symeonidou1, Sam Van de Walle1, Siska Vandemaele2, Lode Sabbe2,3, Jelle Demanet1
1Human Interface Technology Lab, Howest University of Applied Sciences, Kortrijk, Belgium.

2Department of Occupational Therapy, Howest University of Applied Sciences, Kortrijk, Belgium.
3Smart Space, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Plenary session 4: Enabling Integration of Technology

Keynote - Integrating Medical Extended Reality into clinical routine

Abstract presentation - Development and evaluation of HoloLearn: a Mixed Reality scenario training for nurses about Function Focused Care

Karin Valkenet1, 2, C. Akkermans3, T. Strikwerda1, A. de Rooij1 , J. de Man-van Ginkel4, C. Veenhof1
1Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Sciences and Sport, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands.
2HoloMoves BV, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
3Department of Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. 4Department of Nursing Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands

Abstract presentation - Transferable Therapy: Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy at Home

Loes Bulle-Smid1, Gido Hakvoort1, Wouter Keuning1, Martijn Klarenbeek2, Coen Kniknie3, Edwin Nibbering2, Marike Hettinga1.
1Research Group IT Innovations in Healthcare, Windesheim University of Applied sciences, Zwolle, the Netherlands.
2Vogellanden Rehabilitation Centre, Zwolle, the Netherlands.
3V3RLabs, Zwolle, the Netherlands

Abstract presentation - Bringing VRx into practice: the establishment of a ‘Virtual Reality Counter’

Tjitske D. Groenveld, L. Garms, M. de Vries, V. Stirler, H. van Goor
Department of surgery, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, the Netherlands

15:20

16:00

Break – encounters & experiences

16:00

17:00

Pico Plenary Room

Projects in the Spotlight

VR Rehab in hospitals, new developments for 2025-2030 by Bart Collet, Antwerp (BE)

Closing keynote - VRx: How Immersive Therapeutics Will Revolutionize Medicine