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Virtual Reality Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Institution
Institute of Physiotherapy, Department of Physical Education and Physiotherapy, Opole University of Technology, Opole, Poland;
Institution Typology
University
Country
Poland
Description
Intervention design: A 2-week rehabilitation program comparing traditional pulmonary rehabilitation (TPR) with and without virtual reality (VR) training. People involved: 106 patients with COPD, physiotherapists. Identified barriers: Limited access to traditional pulmonary rehabilitation, patient motivation challenges. Sustainability: Potential for home use after hospital discharge with appropriate games and devices. Transferability: Feasible for use in different settings, potentially extendable to other chronic conditions.
Disease
COPD
Activity level
Intense
Activity Typology
Home-based activities
Motivation Tools
Available
Innovation
Introduction of non-immersive VR training using Kinect® systems, enhancing patient engagement and exercise performancev
Evaluation System
Quantifiable results: Senior Fitness Test (SFT) components including 6-min walk test (6MWT) and others.
Presence of comparison group: Yes, three groups (ET, ET+VR, VR)
Assessment
The practice can be considered good because it showed significant improvements in physical fitness, motivation, and exercise adherence, particularly in the VR-enhanced rehabilitation group.
References
Rutkowski S, Rutkowska A, Kiper P, Jastrzebski D, Racheniuk H, Turolla A, Szczegielniak J, Casaburi R. Virtual Reality Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2020 Jan 13;15:117-124. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S223592. PMID: 32021150; PMCID: PMC6968810.
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Carla Raposo, ULSSM - Portugal (PT)
The evaluation of this study may allow us to verify the health gains associated with new technologies, improving access to healthcare for a larger population. However, it would be necessary to understand what exercise prescription would be carried out, the combination of face-to-face consultations and time spent using virtual reality. Given the current reality, the development of studies that combine the use of new technologies for health gains, in an increasingly aging and sedentary population, will be extremely useful.

Karolina Łęgowik, Uniwersytet opolski - Poland (PL)
Swietny artykul, interesujacy. Poruszyl istotne kwestie i alternatywny sposób rehabilitacji.

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Karolina Szaj, UO - Poland (PL)
Amazing

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