Using a Virtual Game System to Innovate Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Safety, Adherence and Enjoyment in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Using a Virtual Game System to Innovate Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Safety, Adherence and Enjoyment in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

OBJECTIVE: The present pilot study tested the use of a virtual game system (VGS) for exercise training in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Safety, feasibility, enjoyment and adherence were assessed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Rima Wardini, Esther Dajczman, Nathan Yang, Marcel Baltzan, David Préfontaine, Maria Stathatos, Haguit Marciano, Shawn Watson, Norman Wolkove
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/563861

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