Evaluation of a virtual reality-based rehabilitation program for older adults undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Deconditioned post medical illness; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000134820
• Lead Sponsor: ALO

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 16 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Patients requiring rehabilitation for musculoskeletal/orthopaedic rehabilitation of reconditioning post medical or surgical illness
Ability to provide consent
Aged 65 years and above
Able and willing to consent to VR exercises
Able to follow two stage commands

Exclusion Criteria

Stroke rehabilitation patients
Unable to consent (e.g.: non-English speaking)
Below 65 years of age
Patients with dementia
Non weight bearing on lower limbs
Claustrophobia or Vestibular or Symptoms of dizziness
No specific medications should preclude patient participation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Feasibility and patient acceptability of intervention is assessed by study and device-specific patient feasibility questionnaire.[14 days post-commencement of intervention.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Functional mobility as assessed with the timed up and go test[14 days post-commencement of interveniton.];Knee extension strength.<br>This is tested using a dynamometer. <br>The Kg/force reading is then documented as the outcome of the assessment [14 days post-commencement of intervention.];Functional ambulation classification.<br>A functional test which evaluates the patient’s mobility ability determining the requirements of a mobility aid and/or carer support [14 days post-commencement of intervention.];Hopkins rehabilitation engagement scale.<br>A therapist reported outcome regarding the engagement throughout the virtual reality exercise trial.[14 days post-commencement of intervention.]