著者

大須賀 美恵子 達野 陽子 下野 太海 平澤 宏祐 小山 博史 岡村 仁

出版者

特定非営利活動法人 日本バーチャルリアリティ学会

雑誌

日本バーチャルリアリティ学会論文誌 (ISSN:1344011X)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.3, no.4, pp.213-220, 1998-12-31 (Released:2017-02-01)

参考文献数

13

被引用文献数

3

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This paper discusses the possibility of applying Virtual Reality (VR) techniques to the mental care of patients. It describes the results of a basic study and the development of a system for implementing a new concept we call "bedside wellness". The system aims at improving the quality of life for bedridden patients. A prototype system intended to reduce stress and facilitate movement was proposed and developed based on a basic study. It provides a virtual walk through a forest by using VR technology and foot devices installed on the bed. The system was evaluated by an experiment with healthy subjects. The data suggested positive effects of the system; however, points for improvement were also learned. After making some of these improvements, clinical use of the system has begun.