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Effect Of A Virtual Reality-Enhanced Exercise And Education Intervention On Patient Engagement And Learning In Cardiac Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial., Victoria Gulick, Daniel Graves, Shannon Ames, Pavitra Parimala Krishnamani
Effect Of A Virtual Reality-Enhanced Exercise And Education Intervention On Patient Engagement And Learning In Cardiac Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial., Victoria Gulick, Daniel Graves, Shannon Ames, Pavitra Parimala Krishnamani
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is clinically proven to reduce morbidity and mortality; however, many eligible patients do not enroll in treatment. Furthermore, many enrolled patients do not complete their full course of treatment. This is greatly influenced by socioeconomic factors but is also because of patients' lack of understanding of the importance of their care and a lack of motivation to maintain attendance.
OBJECTIVE: This study aims to explore the potential benefits of virtual reality (VR) walking trails within CR treatment, specifically with regard to patient knowledge retention, satisfaction with treatment, and the overall attendance of treatment sessions.
METHODS: New …