Canadian Respiratory Journal (Jan 2013)

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

  • Rima Wardini,
  • Esther Dajczman,
  • Nathan Yang,
  • Marcel Baltzan,
  • David Préfontaine,
  • Maria Stathatos,
  • Haguit Marciano,
  • Shawn Watson,
  • Norman Wolkove

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/563861
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 5
pp. 357 – 361

Abstract

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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.