VR vs. Conventional Cycling Exercise for Geriatric Inpatient Physical Activation

Is Virtual Reality Assisted Cycling Exercise Superior to Conventional Stationary Cycling in Geriatric Patients for Increasing Physical Activity Levels During Hospitalization?

The aim of this study is to investigate whether virtual reality assisted stationary cycling exercise results in more physical activity than conventional unsupervised stationary cycling exercise. Physical activity levels are reported for both exercise duration and volume and non-exercise activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Admitted to geriatric ward at Bispebjerg Hospital with an minimum of 3 days (anticipated) left of stay.
• Volunteering

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to be easily mobilized by training staff.
• Unable to perform the stationary cycling exercise modality.
• Lack of Danish speaking and reading skills.
• Lack of senses (blind, deff pr heavily hearing impaired).
• Suffering from delirium, vertigo or dementia beyond a moderate degree.
• Judged medically contraindicated by therapeutic, medical or care staff