Overview
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) to improve job reentry skills in individuals with TBI.
Description
The current study will examine a virtual reality (VR) intervention entitled "Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT)" which targets social competency skills needed for successful job interviewing, and its efficacy when applied to individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Preliminary evidence suggests that the VR-JIT is successful in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia in improving interview abilities. However, the efficacy of VR-JIT has not been evaluated in TBI populations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- I am between the ages of 18 and 65.
- I have a diagnosis with moderate to severe TBI.
- I am at least one year post injury.
- I am able to speak and read English fluently.
Exclusion Criteria:
- I have a history of multiple sclerosis, stroke, seizures or another neurological injury or disease in the past (like brain tumor or epilepsy).
- I have a history of significant psychiatric illness (like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or psychosis).
- I am currently taking steroids and/or benzodiazepines as determined by study staff review of my medications.