Dr. sc. ing. Linda Lancere is a digital rehabilitation expert, physcial therapist and researcher at the Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory of the Institute of Sociotechnical Systems Engineering at ViA – Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences.

Her topic addresses how virtual reality solutions for mental and physical health — from burnout support to rehabilitation — face specific challenges during introduction, testing, and integration. These challenges often arise not only from the technology itself, but from the need to align with user needs, clinical workflows, and long-term sustainability. Practical lessons learned will highlight integration aspects that help transform promising prototypes into usable, high-value health solutions.