Trial reportBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Perceptions and preferences of patients with cardiac conditions to the inclusion of virtual reality-based therapy with conventional cardiovascular rehabilitation: A qualitative study.
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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation: Insertion of Virtual Reality-based Therapy and Evaluation of Barriers
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Impact of Virtual Reality on Cardiopulmonary Function and Adherence in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Extended reality in cardiovascular care: a systematic review.European heart journal. Digital health · 2025Review
- The experience of immersive virtual reality in patients with heart failure during cardiac rehabilitation: a qualitative study.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundVirtual reality-based therapy (VRBT) has been recently used in rehabilitation programs, as it can improve patient's adherence to treatment. However, patients' acceptance of VRBT has been scarcely investigated.
objectiveTo qualitatively analyze the perceptions and preferences of patients about the inclusion of VRBT to a conventional cardiovascular rehabilitation program (CRP).
methodsFifteen patients from a randomized clinical trial participated in focus groups for qualitative assessment.
resultsPatients demonstrated good acceptance and satisfaction of VRBT. Physical and psychosocial benefits were highlighted, and patients reported the perception of higher exercise intensity in VRBT then when doing conventional training. In addition, the frequency of VRBT (once a week), associated with conventional treatment was reported as satisfactory. Cognitive aspects that influenced participation to the new approach were also raised by study participants.
conclusionPatients with cardiac conditions demonstrated satisfaction with the inclusion of VRBT in a conventional CRP, demonstrating that VRBT has the potential to be a new approach for this patient population, allowing training diversification. Benefits perceived by patients include physical, mental, and social aspects. TRIAL REGISTERED: NCT04336306 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04336306).
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