1. What session problem does it solve?
Start with practice need. Are you looking for:
- more varied activity material
- spatial visual search tasks
- object interaction
- sequencing activities
- repeatable task scenes
- session review material
- a way to introduce immersive activities without building your own system
If the product cannot answer a real session problem, it may become a novelty.
2. What activities are included?
Ask whether the activity library includes practical task types:
- visual search
- sorting
- sequencing
- memory and attention
- object use
- everyday simulations
- prompts and graded challenge
Also ask whether activities can be varied or repeated in useful ways.
3. How much setup is required?
Setup can decide whether VR is used regularly. Ask:
- Who configures the headset?
- How are updates handled?
- How quickly can a session start?
- What happens if the headset is not ready?
- Is managed support available?
- What onboarding is provided?
For Studio, see managed VR headset support.
4. How do you supervise?
You should remain central. Ask:
- Can you choose activities?
- Can you pause or change the activity?
- Is the task clear enough to explain?
- Can you review what happened?
- Does the product avoid automated claims it cannot support?
5. What can be reviewed afterwards?
Useful review material may include:
- task completion
- object choices
- prompts
- hesitations
- retries
- activity history
- therapist notes
Use this to support therapist-led discussion, not replace professional judgement.
6. What is the product’s intended purpose?
This matters. Make sure you understand whether a product is medical or non-medical, what claims it makes, and what it should not be used for.
CorteXR Studio is non-medical immersive activity software for therapist-led sessions. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, monitor, prevent, or alleviate any disease, injury, or impairment.
Buyer checklist
Use this checklist before choosing a VR activity system:
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Does the product have activity depth? | Avoids buying a headset with thin content |
| Can activities be varied? | Helps you adapt session challenge |
| Is setup realistic? | Determines whether the product gets used |
| Is support available? | Reduces operational risk for small teams |
| Is the intended purpose clear? | Prevents claim confusion |
| Can you supervise and review? | Keeps professional judgement central |
| Are next steps and onboarding practical? | Makes adoption easier for your practice |
Red flags
Be cautious if a product:
- talks mostly about hardware and not activity use
- relies on vague engagement claims
- makes unclear medical or outcome claims
- does not explain setup and support
- gives you little control
- has no obvious first-session workflow
- cannot explain what should be reviewed afterwards
How CorteXR Studio fits
CorteXR Studio gives private practices a configurable immersive activity library with optional managed headset support. It is designed for therapist-led sessions, practical setup, and activity review.
For private practice use, see Studio for private practice. For activity detail, see the Studio activity library.
Related Studio resources
- Using VR in occupational therapy practice
- Introducing VR to a therapy practice
- VR headset setup for therapists
- VR occupational therapy activities
Practical takeaway
Only choose a VR activity system if you can see how it fits real appointments. The strongest buying case combines useful activities, manageable setup, therapist control, review material, and support.
If any of those are missing, adoption will be harder. A good walkthrough should show not just what the headset looks like, but how your practice would use Studio before, during, and after a session.
What to ask in a demo
During a demo, ask:
- Which activities would fit our first month of use?
- How long does a first session take to set up?
- What will I see or review afterwards?
- What support is included?
- What happens if the headset needs updating?
- What does the managed option include?
- How does Studio differ from CorteXR Stroke?
A good demo should make the product easier to imagine in real appointments.
How to compare options
When comparing VR products, score each option against the practical workflow rather than the most impressive demo moment.
Ask which product gives your practice:
- the clearest activity library
- the easiest first-session route
- the strongest setup support
- the most useful review material
- the clearest intended purpose
- the best fit for your appointment length
The right product makes the first month easier to imagine, not harder.
What a good answer sounds like
Look for specific supplier answers. Instead of accepting “setup is easy”, ask who sets up the headset, how onboarding works, what the first session looks like, what support is available, and what happens if the device is not ready.
The same applies to activity content. Instead of accepting “there are many exercises”, ask for activity families, examples, configuration options, and what you can review.
FAQ
What should a private practice ask before buying VR?
Ask about activities, setup, support, headset management, workflow, review material, intended purpose, and whether you remain in control.
Is the headset the main buying decision?
No. The headset matters, but activity content, setup workflow, support, and practice fit matter just as much.
Should I choose a managed headset?
Managed support may be useful if your practice does not want to handle setup, updates, and support responsibilities alone.
Is Studio medical software?
No. Studio is non-medical immersive activity software for therapist-led sessions.
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Studio note: CorteXR Studio is non-medical activity software for therapist-led sessions. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, monitor, prevent, or alleviate any disease, injury, or impairment.