Study’s full title: Supporting the transition home from hospital for people with an acquired brain injury: Australian occupational therapists’ perspectives and experiences with virtual reality technology

University affiliation: Griffith University

Ethics approval/reference number: HREC/2026/0750

Principal researcher: Mrs Kaitlyn Spalding

Authors:

• Mrs Kaitlyn Spalding
• Dr Tenelle Hodson
• Prof Louise Gustafsson
• Dr Michael Norwood

Supervisor(s):

• Prof Louise Gustafsson
• Dr Michael Norwood
• Dr Tenelle Hodson

Purpose of study: To explore and understand, at a national level within the Australian context, occupational therapists’ perspectives regarding the use of virtual reality technology in the transition home from inpatient rehabilitation for people with an acquired brain injury.

Participation criteria:

• Who: Occupational therapists who have current or previous experience working in Australian inpatient brain injury rehabilitation units
• What: One-off focus group online (Microsoft Teams)
• Time commitment: Approximately 60 – 90 minutes
• Participation: Voluntary

Survey Audience: Occupational therapists

PDF/Word Doc of Survey Questions: Online Focus Group - for more information/ to express interest in participating, please contact Kaitlyn.

End date for survey: TBD

Contact details: Kaitlyn Spalding: E: k.spalding@griffith.edu.au Ph: +61 7 5552 8310