University of Mississippi Medical Center uses VR to innovate concussion care.
UMMC selected Groove Jones to build a VR tool for a research project, led by Dr. Jennifer C. Reneker, to understand the impact of a concussion injury on people.
There is no gold-standard in the diagnosis of concussion. Medical professionals must rely on patient reports and a constellation of signs and symptoms to arrive at a diagnosis.
A concussion examination is nuanced, subjective, and qualitative in its application. Additionally, several specialty or sub-specialty areas (i.e., neurology, ophthalmology, physical therapy, and others) are needed to contribute to the breadth of expertise required for a truly comprehensive examination.
This has made it difficult for non-specialist healthcare providers to translate and implement into routine practice.
The Virtual Immersive Sensorimotor Test for Neurological Impairment Detection (VIST Neuro-ID) uses a VR headset and proprietary software to: 1) test an individual’s integrated sensory, motor, and cognitive processes through unique tests; 2) collect and record precise response measurements through various sensors; and 3) use a machine learning classification to assist in the detection of concussion.
VIST Neuro-ID, a disruptive solution to reinvent concussion care by providing rapid, objective detection of impairment, both in-person and through telehealth.
Success with this developmental project will vastly improve concussion diagnostics and management.
