Feasibility and Acceptance of a Remotely Supervised Home-Based Group Mobility Exercise for Older Adults Using a Mobile Robotic Telepresence: A Pilot Study.

Journal: Journal of aging and physical activity
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES:  Mobile robotic telepresence could be used to remotely supervise physical activity programs. Our study aims to explore the feasibility, acceptance, and usability of a physical activity program offered synchronously via a mobile robotic telepresence platform.

Authors

  • Louise Robin
    Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada.
  • Benoit Borel
    Laboratoire HAVAE-UR20217, Université de Limoges, Limoges, France.
  • Stéphane Mandigout
    Laboratoire HAVAE-UR20217, Université de Limoges, Limoges, France.
  • Annabelle De Serres-Lafontaine
    Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada.
  • Charles Sebiyo Batcho
    Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche en Réadaptation et Intégration Sociale, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada.