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Using Motivating Reminiscence Technology to Encourage Physical Activity and Improve Balance and Mobility for Residents in Long Term Care
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Motivating reminiscence technology for Adults Living in Long Term Care. Completed, enrolled 28 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the feasibility of a larger randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of reminiscence aided physical activity on the balance and mobility of older adults living in long term care. The study uses the jDome BikeAround system, which is a stationary bicycle with a projector screen that runs google earth, as the user bicycles, the map progresses giving the appearance that the user is bicycling through the environment chosen. Half of the participants will use the system during the first 6 week campaign, there will then be a 6 week washout period. Following the washout period, there will be a second 6 week campaign when the other half of the participants will use the jDome BikeAround system.
Study Details
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Interventions
The jDome BikeAround uses Google Street View, a stationary bike and a domed screen. Residents are seated in front of the screen; their destination is typed into the computer and when loaded the image appears on the screen. Using pedals on the bike they can propel themselves down the street, steer and change direction as they wish.