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The feasibility of virtual reality as exercise therapy for axial spondyloarthritis in a home and a physiotherapy setting (a mixed method study, from a multi-disciplinary perspective)
Franke, Myrthe (2024) The feasibility of virtual reality as exercise therapy for axial spondyloarthritis in a home and a physiotherapy setting (a mixed method study, from a multi-disciplinary perspective).
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| Abstract: | Non-pharmacological treatment, such as exercise therapy, is an important key point in the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis. Physical activity helps to maintain axial flexibility and has been shown to improve physical function, pain, fatigue, and quality of life. However, disease-related symptoms, lower the motivation to exercise, leading to an adherence rate of only 30%. Introducing virtual reality (VR) as an innovative solution could boost motivation to exercise. The use of an immersive VR as exercise therapy for axial spondyloarthritis is relatively new and research is required to demonstrate its feasibility in home and a physiotherapy setting. This study aimed to identify the feasibility of VR as exercise therapy for patients with axial spondyloarthritis. Firstly, the study identifies the acceptability of VR in a home and physiotherapy setting. Secondly, it explores the anticipated demand for VR as exercise therapy in a home and physiotherapy setting. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | TNW: Science and Technology |
| Subject: | 44 medicine, 50 technical science in general, 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Health Sciences MSc (66851) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/98516 |
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