RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05815017

YOOMI: Effect of Gamified Physical Therapy Exercise Software on Inpatient Mobility

Sponsor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Nov 29, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Inactivity Muscle Atrophy or Weakness Physical Disability Muscle Loss Delirium in Old Age Hospital Acquired Condition Weakness, Muscle

Summary

Patients admitted to the hospital often develop functional impairments due to being in bed most of the day. Each day of bedrest leads to significant muscle loss. As a result, many patients become dependent on others or require rehabilitation at a facility to improve mobility and function prior to returning home. Staff in the hospital is limited and often unable to mobilize patients every day while hospitalized. The investigators are testing a new experimental gamified physical therapy exercise software to see if it can be a fun, enjoyable way to help mobilize patients without the assistance of staff. The primary aim of this pilot/proof of concept study is to determine whether gamified physical therapy software can help inpatients exercise within the safety of their own beds and preserve pre-hospitalization function.

Eligibility

Min Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

\>= 65 years of age
English-fluency in reading and speaking
Capacity to consent
Enrolled in HELP program
Attending physician confirms there are no medical contraindications to in-bed exercises

Exclusion Criteria5

Unstable Psychiatric Illness
Unstable/Critically Ill Patients requiring ICU-level of care
Surgical tube present (e.g. JP drains)
Surgery during the hospitalization
Bed Rest Activity Order

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Interventions

DEVICEYoomi Physical Therapy Software

Physical Therapy software via a computer/monitor will be set up for the patient. It will begin with a tutorial video for different exercises in the form of games and then ask patients to perform in sequence with prompting and motion tracking. Exercises include Frontal Bicep Curls, Arm Crosses, Press Ups, Arm Rotations, and Basketball Shots.