Bridging Disciplines through Visualization: Managing a VR Music Therapy IT Project

ITPM 2025: pp. 59 - 70

Authors:

  1. Vasyl Andrunyk
  2. Tetiana Shestakevych
  3. Nataliya Kalka
  4. Halyna Odyntsova
  5. Oleh Kuzo

Lviv Polytechnic National University, Stepana Bandery Street 12, Lviv, 79021, Ukraine

State University of Internal Affairs, Horodotska Street, 26, Lviv, 79007, Ukraine

Abstract 

In an era where technological innovation intersects with healthcare and psychological support, managing
interdisciplinary IT projects demands novel approaches to communication, planning, and collaboration.
This study explores the pivotal role of visualization in bridging disciplinary gaps during the development
of a VR-based music therapy solution. By integrating a structured set of visualization tools across each
stage of the MAISTRO project lifecycle methodology—designed for AI and software-intensive systems—
we offer a practical framework for improving understanding, decision-making, and coherence in
multidisciplinary teams. The proposed approach is grounded in a real-world use case and includes tools
such as the Osterwalder Business Model Canvas, OLAP cube visualizations, UML diagrams, and Likert
scale evaluations. The research highlights how visualization not only enhances cross-domain
communication but also facilitates transparent stakeholder engagement and outcome evaluation. Our
findings contribute to the broader discourse on managing complex, cross-sector projects by offering a
replicable model for integrating visual thinking into the entire project lifecycle.

Keywords

interdisciplinary research, multidisciplinary, VR technology, music therapy, Osterwalder Business Model
Canvas, OLAP, Likert scale

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