Clinical Research Directory

Haptics in Virtual Reality

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of non-invasive wearable haptic feedback, in supporting literacy-focused Virtual Reality (VR) learning environments. The haptic feedback will be delivered through haptic gloves with integrated vibration monitors and finger tracking. The primary objective is to examine how multisensory engagement, specifically the addition of haptic cues, influences learning outcomes such as phonetic recognition, spelling, and reading skills in early learners.

Smartphone-Based Digital Literacy Training for Older Adults

This study examined whether a structured, classroom-based smartphone training programme can improve digital literacy and confidence in using a smartphone among adults aged 60 years and older enrolled in a lifelong-learning programme. The study used a non-randomised, wait-list-controlled design with two existing class cohorts: one cohort received the training first (intervention group), and the other continued with its usual programme activities and served as a comparison (wait-list control group). Digital literacy and smartphone self-efficacy were measured before the training, immediately after the training, and again three months later. The aim was to determine whether older adults who took part in the training showed greater improvement than those who did not.

To Validate Changes in Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAPs) Related to the Know Your OQ Initiative and to Understand the Readability, Comprehension and Ease of Use of the Know Your OQ Quiz

To validate changes in knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) related to the KnowYour OQ initiative and to understand the readability, comprehension and ease of use of the Know Your OQ quiz