Mixed-Reality Exercise Effects on Participation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries and Developmental Disabilities: A Pilot Study

• DOI: 10.1310/sci2004-338
• Publication Date: 2014-10-31T05:14:26Z
• Authors: Patricia Heyn; Chad Baumgardner; Leslie McLachlan; Cathy Bodine
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 16. Peace & justice

Objective: The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness a mixed-reality (MR) exercise environment on engagement and enjoyment levels individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD). Methods: Six people participated in cross-sectional, observational involving one MR trial. augmented reality based first-person perspective video scenic biking/walking trail Colorado. Males females (mean age, 43.3 ± 13.7 years) were recruited from research database for their participation previous clinical studies. Of 6 participants, 2 had SCI, IDD, without disability. primary outcome measurement self-reported level each participant after Results: All participants reported increased engagement, enjoyment, immersion as well positive feedback recommending type approach peers similar disabilities. higher than normal 66.7% being real trail. Conclusion: Participants’ suggested that could be entertaining, motivating, engaging users disabilities, resulting foundation further development technology use cognitive physical