PTSD in Limb Trauma and Recovery

Abstract

This grant consists of three projects, each with its own investigative team, as described below. Program 1: Establishing the Parameters of Virtual Reality Environments in the Treatment of PTSD (Tracie Shea, Ph.D. lead investigator). This project has obtained local IRB approval and pre-approval from the DoD. Hardware has been tested and validated and subject recruitment will begin with DoD HRPO approval. Program 2: Framework for Comparison of Display Technologies as Routes of VR Exposure (Samuel Fulcomer, Lead Investigator). This project is studying the usage of the Virtual Iraq scenario to run on advanced multi-panel displays and the development of new display technology. These studies are concentrating on the technical adaptation of the current scenarios designed for head mounted displays to more high fidelity advanced display techniques. Solution of these technical difficulties will make this display technology suitable for a variety of VA, DoD, and civilian environments. Program 3A: Identifying Clinically Meaningful Improvement in Rehabilitation of Lower-Limb Amputees (Linda Resnik, Ph.D., P.T., O.C.T, Lead Investigator). These studies have the goal of generating data to guide selection and interpretation of outcome instruments for lower limb amputees. Results showed that self-report measures have reliability coefficients comparable to those reported by instrument developers and that the 0-7 point numerical scoring system for the PEQ combined mobility scale will have good to excellent reliability. A manuscript has been submitted for publication. Program 3B: Analysis of Gait Mechanics of Amputees Using a New Lower Limb Prosthesis (Susan D Andrea, Ph.D.). The gait lab has been established in a new facility and is being used to quantify human motion in a variety of research projects. Program 4: Virtual reality and Motion Analysis to Characterize Disabilities in Lower Limb Injury (Christopher Rhea, Ph.D., lead investigator).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA571624

Entities

People

  • Susan E. D’andrea
  • Tracie Shea

Organizations

  • Brown University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amputees
  • Application Software
  • Biomechanics
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Lower Limb Amputations
  • Lower Limb Amputees
  • Lower Limb Prostheses
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motion Capture
  • Operating Systems
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Psychology
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Virtual Reality

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  • Clinical Trial Research.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Research Science/Academic Research