Staff perceptions towards virtual reality-motivated treadmill exercise for care home residents: a qualitative feedback study with key stakeholders and follow-up interview with technology developer.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Health and care resources are under increasing pressure, partly due to the ageing population. Physical activity supports healthy ageing, but motivating exercise is challenging. We aimed to explore staff perceptions towards a virtual reality (VR) omnidirectional treadmill (MOTUS), aimed at increasing physical activity for older adult care home residents.

Design

Interactive workshops and qualitative evaluation.

Settings

Eight interactive workshops were held at six care homes and two university sites across Cornwall, England, from September to November 2021.

Participants

Forty-four staff participated, including care home, supported living, clinical care and compliance managers, carers, activity coordinators, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

SUBMITTER: Bradwell HL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668234 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature