Professionals' Perspectives of Smart Stationary Bikes in Rehabilitation: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stationary bikes are used in numerous rehabilitation settings, with most offering limited functionalities and types of training. Smart technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, bring new possibilities to achieve rehabilitation goals. However, it is important that these technologies meet the needs of users in order to improve their adoption in current practice.

Objective

This study aimed to collect professionals' perspectives on the use of smart stationary bikes in rehabilitation.

Methods

Twelve health professionals (age: mean 43.4, SD 10.1 years) completed an online questionnaire and participated in a semistructured interview regarding their needs and expectations before and after a 30-minute session with a smart bike prototype.

Results

SUBMITTER: Soulard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11705751 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature