ArticleTechnology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine2021
Development and pilot testing of novel game-based respiratory rehabilitation exercise devices for patients with tetraplegia.
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- A community-based exercise intervention to reduce functional risk factors for injury among stroke survivors in South Korea: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Retracted: Gamification of Incentive Spirometry in Trauma Patients: Protocol for a Prospective, Observational Feasibility Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Community-Based Exercise Programs Post Spinal Cord Injury Hospitalization: A Pilot Study for a Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind Controlled Setting.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Pilot Study of Home-Based Virtual Reality Fitness Training in Post-Discharge Rehabilitation for Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Randomized Double-Blind Multicenter Trial.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A preliminary study on the feasibility of community game-based respiratory muscle training for individuals with high cervical spinal cord injury levels: a novel approach.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIndividuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) show restricted breathing patterns with reduced lung volumes and capacities.
objectiveTo improve breathing in such individuals, we aimed to develop breathing exercise devices using a user-centered design (UCD) and then assess the effects of these devices on breathing.
methodsPatients with SCI were involved in the device development. Preliminary online survey participants were recruited from the community, and interview and pilot test participants were recruited from a patient self-help group. The four UCD phases were repeatedly performed. Users required fun, easy, multi-player, and safe exercise devices.
resultsSeven breathing exercise devices were developed, and 10 different game-based exercises were performed. Two individuals participated in a pilot test involving a respiratory rehabilitation exercise program conducted twice weekly for 60 min/session over 8 weeks. Lung function was assessed using a spirometer. Forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 s, and vital capacity showed minimal changes, whereas maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures improved. Participants reported that the exercises were entertaining and that the competitive nature of the game-like exercises encouraged further participation.
conclusionBreathing exercise programs using our developed devices can improve breathing and positively affect the psychological states and sociability of users.
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