2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)
St. Louis, MO - Hilton Frontenac St. Louis
On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
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Evaluating Virtual Reality Applications for RT Practice Using the Flourishing Through Leisure Model
Session Description
The use of virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technique in the recreational therapy profession. There are thousands of VR games and applications available for RTs to consider, but, no formal process for RTs to evaluate apps prior to using them within their practice. This session will summarize the Flourishing Through Leisure Model and explain how it can be used as a framework to evaluate VR apps for RT practice. This presentation will also summarize findings from a recent survey where RTs used this method to evaluate eight VR apps with potential relevance in RT practice. The survey’s results and other perceived facilitators and barriers to promoting VR app use within RT practice will also be discussed.
Learning Outcomes
1. Summarize the concepts of the Flourishing Through Leisure Model, and its potential use in evaluating VR apps
2. Identify three potential apps that may be applicable for their specific practice, or potential practice setting
3. Recognize three barriers and three facilitators to using VR apps within RT practice
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
All
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Chad Romoser, University of Utah, College of Health
Credentials
MS, TRS, CTRS