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ArticleJMIR serious games2025

Bridging Needs and Expectations of Individuals With Physical Disabilities and Community Services Stakeholders for the Cocreation of an Adapted Physical Activity Platform in Virtual Reality: Qualitative Study.

Aurélien Ramos, Maxence Boisvert, Elodie Traverse, Danielle Levac, Martin Lemay, Marika Demers, Martine Bordeleau, Sarah-Maude Ruest, Roxanne Périnet-Lacroix, Krista L Best and 1 more

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Article in JMIR serious games, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Aurélien RamosSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-8261-5198
Maxence BoisvertCentre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et en intégration sociale, Research Center, 525 Bd Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, QC, G1M 2S8, Canada, 1 418 649-3735.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-2634-8942
Elodie TraverseCentre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et en intégration sociale, Research Center, 525 Bd Wilfrid-Hamel, Québec, QC, G1M 2S8, Canada, 1 418 649-3735.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1517-6802
Danielle LevacCentre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7356-9335
Martin LemayCentre hospitalier universitaire Sainte-Justine, Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1096-050X
Marika DemersSchool of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4075-1418
Martine BordeleauCentre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l'Estrie, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5908-9068
Sarah-Maude RuestSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-4586-697X
Roxanne Périnet-LacroixAdaptavie, Community Organization, Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7249-7531
Krista L BestSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7205-7725
Maxime T RobertSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1811-6549

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Physical activity supports the health and well-being of individuals with physical disabilities. Despite the significance of engaging in physical activity, barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, such as limited access to adapted facilities and lack of transportation, can restrict their participation. Community organizations play a role in addressing these challenges, but virtual reality (VR) also offers a way to diversify adapted activities. In some situations, VR can help overcome the resource limitations of organizations by providing accessible, engaging, and highly personalized options for physical activity. Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the needs and expectations of individuals with physical disabilities and their interventionists for the use of a VR physical activity platform in a community organization. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted using semistructured interviews with individuals with physical disabilities and their interventionists, all associated with a nonprofit organization promoting physical activity among people with disabilities. Data were analyzed using an inductive thematic approach. Results: In total, 15 participants, including 8 people with physical disabilities and 7 interventionists, were interviewed. Through this discussion, we gained insights into the everyday challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and identified priorities for community organizations. Subsequently, we discussed key considerations for using VR, including adapting activities, the possibility of fostering a more positive perception of physical activity, and harnessing the potential of VR to improve access to physical activity. We also discussed the importance of supporting personal goals and creating inclusive experiences while recognizing challenges such as technical difficulties and connectivity issues. Conclusions: By exploring the needs and expectations regarding VR technology from individuals with physical disabilities and their interventionists, this study provided essential insights for integrating immersive and nonimmersive VR into community organizations, informing next steps for the design of adapted physical activities in VR.

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accessibilitycommunity organizationsphysical activityphysical disabilityvirtual reality

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PMID39829130
PMCPMC11758888

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