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- Title
Cycle more with virtual reality: a proof of concept study in an institutionalised able-bodied geriatric population.
- Authors
Loggia, Gilles; Gauthier, Antoine; Lemiere, Fabrice; Drigny, Joffrey; Desvergee, Antoine; Leconte, Pascale; Ruet, Alexis
- Abstract
Background/Objectives Physical activity (PA) has significant benefits for older adults. However, the recommended PA is rarely achieved in nursing homes. In this proof of concept study, we assessed whether virtual reality (VR) could help to increase spontaneous PA during a stationary cycling session. Design Prospective crossover proof of concept study. Setting Nursing home. Participants Twelve participants (10 men) aged 63–88, able-bodied but with moderate cognitive impairment. Intervention TWO stationary cycling sessions with and without VR. Measurements Cycling distance, pedalling duration, average speed, mean pedalling cadence and the modified Borg rating of perceived exertion scale. Results Cycling distance and duration were significantly higher in the VR condition. Most participants would rather repeat cycling sessions with VR than without. Conclusion The use of VR seems feasible to help achieve PA recommendations for able-bodied people living in nursing homes, even with moderate cognitive impairments.
- Subjects
PILOT projects; COGNITION disorders; VIRTUAL reality; GERIATRICS; HEALTH status indicators; PHYSICAL activity; CYCLING; HOSPITAL care of older people; INSTITUTIONAL care; CROSSOVER trials; EXERCISE equipment; LONGITUDINAL method; OLD age
- Publication
Age & Ageing, 2021, Vol 50, Issue 4, p1422
- ISSN
0002-0729
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ageing/afab040