McEwen Daniel, Taillon-Hobson Anne, Bilodeau Martin, Sveistrup Heidi, Finestone Hillel
Bruyère Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada;
J Rehabil Res Dev. 2014;51(7):1069-76. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2013.10.0231.
Persons with dementia (PWD) are known to have difficulty with participation and focus during physical activity. Virtual reality (VR) offers a unique medium for motor learning but has only been used previously for cognitive assessment for PWD. Our study had two objectives: (1) investigate the feasibility and safety of an exercise-based VR training program in PWD, and (2) investigate its effects on balance and mobility. The intervention consisted of daily (5 d/wk, 1 h each) VR training sessions for 2 wk for a single research participant. Clinical balance and mobility measures were assessed 1 wk prior to, during, 1 wk following, and 1 mo after the intervention. Postintervention interviews provided qualitative feedback from the participant and his caregivers. Results indicate that VR training is feasible, safe, and enjoyable for PWD. However, balance and mobility measures were unaffected. VR training is well tolerated in a single research participant with dementia and is an engaging medium for participation in exercise.
已知患有痴呆症的人在进行体育活动时难以参与且注意力难以集中。虚拟现实（VR）为运动学习提供了一种独特的媒介，但此前仅用于对患有痴呆症的人的认知评估。我们的研究有两个目标：（1）调查基于运动的VR训练计划在患有痴呆症的人中的可行性和安全性，以及（2）调查其对平衡和活动能力的影响。干预措施包括为一名研究参与者进行为期2周的每日（每周5天，每次1小时）VR训练课程。在干预前1周、干预期间、干预后1周和干预后1个月评估临床平衡和活动能力指标。干预后的访谈提供了参与者及其护理人员的定性反馈。结果表明，VR训练对患有痴呆症的人来说是可行、安全且有趣的。然而，平衡和活动能力指标未受影响。VR训练在一名患有痴呆症的研究参与者中耐受性良好，是一种参与锻炼的有吸引力的媒介。
