Cited by 877Virtual Reality Applications and ImpactsStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMedical Practices and Rehabilitation

A SWOT Analysis of the Field of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation and Therapy

Rizzo, Albert “Skip”, Kim, Gerard Jounghyun·2005·Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments

Abstract

The use of virtual-reality technology in the areas of rehabilitation and therapy continues to grow, with encouraging results being reported for applications that address human physical, cognitive, and psychological functioning. This article presents a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis for the field of VR rehabilitation and therapy. The SWOT analysis is a commonly employed framework in the business world for analyzing the factors that influence a company's competitive position in the marketplace with an eye to the future. However, the SWOT framework can also be usefully applied outside of the pure business domain. A quick check on the Internet will turn up SWOT analyses for urban-renewal projects, career planning, website design, youth sports programs, and evaluation of academic research centers, and it becomes obvious that it can be usefully applied to assess and guide any organized human endeavor designed to accomplish a mission. It is hoped that this structured examination of the factors relevant to the current and future status of VR rehabilitation will provide a good overview of the key issues and concerns that are relevant for understanding and advancing this vital application area.

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Authors
Rizzo, A. “., & Kim, G. J.
Affiliations
  • University of Southern California (US)
  • Pohang University of Science and Technology (KR)
Venue
Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments
Published
2005-04
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
119-146
ISSN
1054-7460 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2109173514
Cited by
877
References
81
Citations by year
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FWCI
25.84
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
PRESENCE Virtual and Augmented Reality (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Human-Computer Interaction › Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Rehabilitation › Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
Keywords
virtual reality, rehabilitation, treatment, SWOT analysis, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, physical rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, psychological rehabilitation

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