Description
Gaming technology provides an excellent modality for children to conduct their rehabilitation outside of set therapy sessions. Furthermore, it facilitates social inclusion and allows children with disabilities to compete with their peers. However, it is not clear what impact gaming technology has on upper extremity function, biomechanics and physical rehabilitation for children who are inpatients.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
biomechanics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, disability, paediatrics, gaming, digital, virtual reality
School
School of Primary and Allied Health Care
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Masters by research
Masters by coursework
BMedSc(Hons)
Time commitment
Full-time
Part-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Peninsula campus