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Videogame Assisted Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Wiifit Nintendo video game and Pulmonary rehabilitation program for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PRP) are a key factor of comprehensive management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Interactive game-based systems have been proposed to improve effects and/or compliance to PRP. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of wiifit nintendo as a PRP tool in COPD patients with a randomized controlled trial methods. The patients were divided into experimental (EG) and control (CG) group. The EG performed wiifit program (yoga, strength training, aerobic exercise) twice a week for 6 weeks, the CG performed cycle ergometer twice a week for 6 weeks. The investigators evaluated pre and post treatment: Six-minute walking test, Transitional Dyspnea Index, and Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire.The hypothesis are the EG able to show improvement in exercise tolerance, dyspnea, and quality of life.