Exergaming for stroke rehabilitation: Lessons learned for future implementation strategies

摘要

This study aimed to understand the perspectives of clinicians regarding an exergaming program to supplement stroke rehabilitation care, one year after its implementation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with occupational and physical therapists who had referred their clients to an exergaming program. Transcribed verbatims were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Individual, organizational and technological factors influencing implementation and sustained use of an exergaming program were identified. The results stressed the need to target the key implementation factors.