TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Virtual reality rehabilitation of balance: Assessment of the usability of the Nintendo Wii(®) Fit Plus
JO  - Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
A1  - Meldrum, Dara
A1  - Glennon, Aine
A1  - Herdman, Susan
A1  - Murray, Deirdre
A1  - McConn-Walsh, Rory
SP  - 205
EP  - 210
VL  - 7
IS  - 3
N2  - Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the usability of the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus(®) (NWFP) in the treatment of balance impairment in vestibular and other neurological disease. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, quasi-experimental study. Participants (n = 26; mean age 43 ± 14, M13:F13) with quantified balance impairment took part in a 30-minute session on the NWFP using exercises and games that challenge balance. Outcomes included the System Usability Scale (SUS), a numerical rating scale of enjoyment and a post treatment questionnaire. Results: The mean SUS score was high (mean 82 ± 18%) with only two participants rating below 50%. There was a negative correlation of age with SUS scores (r = -0.54; p = 0.004). Mean numerical rating scale score (/10) for enjoyment of the NWFP session was 8.4 ± 3. Of the participants, 88.5% said that they would like to use the NWFP in future treatment. Seventy-three percent reported more enjoyment and motivation than usual physiotherapy. No falls occurred during testing. Conclusions: This study has quantified the usability of the NWFP as a treatment for balance impairment showing high levels of usability and enjoyment with no serious adverse effects. The results of this study may assist physiotherapists in devising novel balance rehabilitation programmes. [Box: see text].<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1748-3107
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17483107.2011.616922
ID  - ref1
ER  -