NCT05381571

Integrating Reminiscence Technology Into Exercise Programs in Subacute Care

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute. · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study evaluates the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the impact of motivating reminiscence-based therapy on exercise adherence, mood and physical health within a subacute rehabilitation population. The jDome BikeAround technology displays user-specified Google Earth images onto a domed screen as the user pedals on a stationary bike, which fosters the experience of bicycling through that given environment. Participants will use the technology for 12 weeks during their regularly scheduled therapy sessions.

Detailed description

Adherence to physical activity in older adults and those in a low-intensity rehabilitation program is important with respect to achieving the demonstrated benefits in mobility, physical function and overall health maintenance. Physical activities that incorporate motivational strategies can improve long-term adherence to therapy programs. The jDome BikeAround technology is one example, as it involves reminiscence therapy coupled with stationary bicycling. Participant's are able to visit any familiar locations or places they have wished to visit, thus providing a positive and interactive experience as they engage in physical activity. Participants will be enrolled for a total of 12 weeks. They will have three 10 minute weekly sessions with the jDome BikeAround during their regularly scheduled therapy sessions. Feasibility will be evaluated by participant recruitment, program completion, rate of adverse events and staff acceptance.

Conditions

• Rehabilitation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Motivating reminiscence physical therapy	The jDome BikeAround system involves participants using a stationary bike while their selected location is displayed in front of them on a domed projector screen using Google Street View. Using pedals on the bike they can propel themselves down the street, steer and change direction as they wish.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-07-01
• Primary completion: 2024-04-01
• Completion: 2024-04-01
• First posted: 2022-05-19
• Last updated: 2023-02-15

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada