Static Standing Balance and Functional Reach Assessments
REAL System introduced a series of common therapy assessments into their catalog. Unlike other activities, assessments are scripted movements and can be comparative over time. Standing reach and static standing balance assessments can be conducted with the headset in place. Sensors can measure the accuracy to the cm and record progress over time. Static standing balance is similar but tests various feet poses for stability.
Static Standing Balance Test Results
"SSB" tests the patient's ability to stay stable over a series of more difficult foot poses. Balance is a key indicator of a patient's vulnerability to accidents and fall risk. Single foot standing and staggered feet poses are the most difficult. REAL can track improvements over time.
Standing Balance Session Gauge
Static standing balance tests can be completed numerous times in a session. This prototype design could show the complexities of overall tests, each test result and each phase result in a single infographic.
Cognition Tests
Most cognition tests are limited to mundane pen and paper tests. They are also not flexible and inaccurate indicators of cognition if the patient suffers from non-cognitive vision issues. VR is more flexible and therapists can adjust common tests, such as the Bells Test, to sort out true cognitive deficiencies from physical issues.
TUG-Time Up and Go Test
This test, which has 5 phases:
-Sit to Stand
-Walk 3 meters
-Turn around
-Return to Chair
-Stand to Sit
Can be conducted with the headset off and only using sensors
Timed Up and Go Phase Data
Each phase of the TUG test can be measured. Design is progressive disclosure and presented on demand. In the case of Sitting to Standing Phase, velocity and base of support can be tracked.
5 Times Sit to Stand Assessment
Another common assessment of relative strength and balance is the 5x Sit to Stand. REAL can measure time and verify completion with other sensor data to show areas of neglect or imbalance.
5x Sit to Stand Interface
Adhering to the concept of the "5 foot display UI" Therapists can assist patients who are imbalanced and still see, at a glance, test adherence and completion metrics.
Assistive Device Picker
At any time, each test can use a physical assistive device. Each test is annotated with a device type and the longitudinal charts can show improvements per device or improvements using less extreme assistive devices over a period of sessions.
Timed Up and Go Assessment Test Results
Information architecture for this test is complex but the results UI can operate as a good indicator of endurance and ability as the tests are conducted over a session.
BERG Balance Assessment
The BERG Assessment is a 14 stage assessment and considered the gold standard in measuring fall risk. Due to it's length of time and complexity, therapists often forget the test phases or lose their place. The BERG can be conducted without the headset and uses sensors to track metrics and durations.
BERG Test Phase Rating
Therapists can annotate each phase of the 14 step test with a therapist assistance rating. This is placed on the phase result in each test.