Re: [OTlist] Simulator sickness in VR driving

[OTWendy]

Carmel-
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I've been super busy, especially since the recent older driver crash in Santa Monica, California.  The media has been calling me nonstop.

To answer your questions, I don't have personal clinical experience with VR, but I have tried out simulators in other clinics.  I've also looking into those negative effects I wrote about.  Ironically enough, I was at a museum this past weekend and I went to a movie at the IMAX theater.  They warned of nausea and dizziness and recommended closing your eyes if you experienced these symptoms.  I felt quite nauseous during parts of the movie.

I am not currently working in a clinical setting, I am teaching in the OT program at Cleveland State University so I don't currently have clients.  I am however working on research looking at the influences on occupational therapy practice related to driving.
Wendy