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Intradialytic virtual reality exercise: Increasing physical activity through technology
Author(s) -
SeguraOrtí Eva,
GarcíaTestal Alicia
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
seminars in dialysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1525-139X
pISSN - 0894-0959
DOI - 10.1111/sdi.12788
Subject(s) - medicine , virtual reality , physical therapy , session (web analytics) , quality of life (healthcare) , hemodialysis , exercise therapy , intervention (counseling) , dialysis , physical medicine and rehabilitation , physical exercise , randomized controlled trial , nursing , human–computer interaction , computer science , world wide web
Intradialytic exercise can improve physical function and health‐related quality of life ( HRQ oL) in hemodialysis ( HD ) patients, but is not implemented in routine clinical practice. Virtual reality ( VR ) exercise has resulted in benefits in non‐dialysis contexts, but implementation in HD patients has been limited. The aim of this review was to provide an overview of VR , present the results of a 12‐week intradialytic VR exercise intervention, and compare VR to conventional exercise. The secondary aim was to review the effect of VR exercise during the last 30 minutes of the HD session on hemodynamic stability. We conclude that VR exercise during HD is safe and can improve physical function and HRQ oL, and can be performed safely toward the end of the HD session.