Key result
Among 10 hospitalized patients with heart failure, immersive virtual reality during cycle ergometer exercise achieved a mean System Usability Scale score of 68.2 and a Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale score of 79.6.
Why the study?
Virtual reality is increasingly used in cardiovascular rehabilitation, but digital interventions need to incorporate users' perspectives to prevent VR from becoming a barrier.
Does physical activity associated with VR improve usability and enjoyment in inpatients with heart failure?
Cross-Sectional (n=10)
Does physical activity associated with VR improve usability and enjoyment in inpatients with heart failure?
This pilot study aimed to assess the usability and enjoyment of VR-associated physical activity in heart failure inpatients.
VR exercise adjunct feasible in small HF inpatient cohort; hypothesis-generating for adherence and outcome trials.
Background Digital health uses innovative information technology for healthcare needs. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly adopted in healthcare, including cardiovascular rehabilitation (CVR), to improve performance and adherence. However, digital interventions must consider users’ perspectives to prevent VR from becoming a barrier. Objective This study aimed to assess the usability and enjoyment of physical activity associated with VR among inpatients with heart failure (HF). Method A prospective pilot study was conducted with ten patients diagnosed with HF. Participants completed an [...]
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Costa et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Heart failure (n=10). Immersive virtual reality during cycle ergometer exercise was evaluated on System Usability Scale (SUS) score. Among 10 hospitalized patients with heart failure, immersive virtual reality during cycle ergometer exercise achieved a mean System Usability Scale score of 68.2 and a Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale score of 79.6.
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