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ABSTRACT: Objective
The purpose of this study was to investigate the behavioral intention to use (BIU) regarding a virtual system for practicing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) among people with stroke.Method
Fourteen people who had sustained a stroke used a virtual world-based system over four sessions to participate in virtual occupations of preparing meals and putting away groceries. To investigate intention to use the technology, participants responded to a questionnaire based on the Technology Acceptance Model and were interviewed about the experience.Results
Analysis of questionnaire responses revealed favorable attitudes toward the technology and statistically significant correlations between these attitudes and positive BIU. Analysis of qualitative data revealed four themes to support system use: Use of the affected arm increased, the virtual practice was enjoyable, the technology was user-friendly, and the system reflected real-life activities.Conclusion
This study shows that participants reported a positive BIU for the virtual system for practicing IADLs.
SUBMITTER: Ellington A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4453041 | biostudies-literature | 2015 May-Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ellington Allison A Adams Richard R White Marga M Diamond Paul P
The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association 20150501 3
<h4>Objective</h4>The purpose of this study was to investigate the behavioral intention to use (BIU) regarding a virtual system for practicing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) among people with stroke.<h4>Method</h4>Fourteen people who had sustained a stroke used a virtual world-based system over four sessions to participate in virtual occupations of preparing meals and putting away groceries. To investigate intention to use the technology, participants responded to a questionnair ...[more]