Immersive virtual reality fitness games for enhancement of recovery after colorectal surgery: study protocol for a randomised pilot trial

Immersive virtual reality fitness games for enhancement of recovery after colorectal surgery: study protocol for a randomised pilot trial

Abstract Background Physical inactivity after surgery is an important risk factor for postoperative complications. Compared to conventional physiotherapy, activity-promoting video games are often more motivating and engaging for patients with physical impairments. This effect could be enhanced by im...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Wolf, Johannes Zanker, Florian Sommer, Dmytro Vlasenko, David R. M. Pinto, Michael Hoffmann, Matthias Anthuber, Matthias C. Schrempf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Virtual reality
Rehabilitation
Pilot trial
Fitness games
Surgical oncology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01213-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01213-x

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