The aim of this paper is to present an innovative tablet-based application with 360° videos for the motorrehabilitation of frail elderly, Bal-App. This app was developed for iPad and exploits the potentiality of 360° videos toimprove balance in frail patients through several exercises with an increasing level of difficulty. The app includes 10sessions to be played 3 times a week for 3 weeks. The results of the usability study are very encouraging, and patientsare very interested in trying this app at home like a guide for the motor rehabilitation. Only few non-substantialadjustments before the clinical trial are planned.

A new application for the motor rehabilitation at home: structure and usability of Bal-App.

Luca Greci;Sara Arlati;Atieh Mahroo;Marco Sacco;
2020

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present an innovative tablet-based application with 360° videos for the motorrehabilitation of frail elderly, Bal-App. This app was developed for iPad and exploits the potentiality of 360° videos toimprove balance in frail patients through several exercises with an increasing level of difficulty. The app includes 10sessions to be played 3 times a week for 3 weeks. The results of the usability study are very encouraging, and patientsare very interested in trying this app at home like a guide for the motor rehabilitation. Only few non-substantialadjustments before the clinical trial are planned.
2020
Istituto di Sistemi e Tecnologie Industriali Intelligenti per il Manifatturiero Avanzato - STIIMA (ex ITIA)
Virtual reality
rehabilitation
ageing
frailty
usability
UX
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