Future work is needed to optimize the virtual reality environment and to investigate the effects of crash parameters.Įvaluation of symptomology (e.g., neck pain) following a motor vehicle crash (MVC), has been historically difficult, though previous investigations have been able to ‘trick’ participants into believing that they have been involved in a MVC ( Castro et al., 2001). Participants reported low levels of simulator sickness (mean SSQ = 23.49 ± 21.98, range = 0.00 to 89.76 max score = 235.62), while presence (mean PQ = 91.04 ± 14.08, range = 54.00 to 112.00 max score = 133), was lower than literature recommendations.Ĭonclusion: A VR-based road collision simulator can be safely used to explore the phenomenon of a motor vehicle crashes under controlled circumstances. Results: The system was well tolerated with no adverse reactions, however one participant reported NP the following day not lasting longer than 48 h. The Simulator Sickness Questionnaire (SSQ) and Presence Questionnaire (PQ) were measured post-exposure and adverse reactions were recorded. 25 healthy participants were exposed to a novel VR-based rear-end MVC with a small perturbation (0.2 g). Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study. Thus, we sought to evaluate tolerability to a novel virtual reality (VR)-based road collision simulator and screen for adverse reactions.
Purpose: Investigations of causal theories of neck pain (NP) following motor vehicle crashes (MVC) has been difficult, as simulation is limited. 5School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, ON, Canada.4Kinesiology, Western University, London, ON, Canada.3Computer Science, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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