Harnessing Virtual Reality for Advancing Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation

Kalsi, Navkiran, Chand, Tara, Panda, Rajanikant and Upadhyay, Neeraj (2026) Harnessing Virtual Reality for Advancing Innovations in Neurocognitive Rehabilitation. In: The Routledge International Handbook of Neurocognitive Rehabilitation: Practices, Innovations, and Future Directions. Routledge, London, pp. 281-300. ISBN 9781003646662

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Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive, interactive environments that mimic real-life situations, making it a promising tool for neurocognitive rehabilitation. Recent studies have examined the effectiveness of VR in various cognitive domains, such as memory, attention, executive functions, language, and visual-spatial abilities. This chapter provides a thorough explanation of how VR is used in neurocognitive therapy, demonstrating its ability to create and evaluate interactive scenarios that strengthen mental abilities. The chapter focuses on findings that imply VR-based therapies hold great promise for enhancing visuospatial and executive functioning in acute and chronic neurocognitive disorders. However, advances in language function remain limited, and memory and attention findings are inconsistent. Standardizing and extrapolating these results is challenging due to the variety of VR equipment, treatment methods, and patient demographics. The chapter reviews the practical implementation of VR rehabilitation programs, focusing on system design, user experience, and customized therapy development. Despite these challenges, VR has the potential to provide engaging, ecologically sound rehabilitation experiences, making it a valuable addition to traditional neurorehabilitation techniques. By examining the promise and challenges of VR in this context, the chapter informs researchers, clinicians, and policymakers about the evolving landscape of mental health interventions with VR at the forefront.

Item Type: Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords: Cognitive domain | Executive function | Immersive | Interactive Environments | Neurorehabilitation | Policy makers | Rehabilitation projects | Treatment methods | Users' experiences | Visual-spatial abilities
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > General Psychology
Social Sciences and humanities > Psychology > Neuropsychology Psychology
Divisions: Jindal School of Psychology and Counselling
Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences
Depositing User: Mr. Arjun Dinesh
Date Deposited: 01 Apr 2026 20:11
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2026 20:11
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003646662-21
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/11088

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