Subjective Experience and Satisfaction of Augmented Reality-Based Exercise Program Developed to Improve Exercise Adherence for Patients with Mood Disorders
- Author:
Kyungwon KIM
1
;
Eunsoo MOON
;
Hwagyu SUH
;
Hyun Ji LEE
;
Byung Dae LEE
;
Young Min LEE
;
Hyunju LIM
;
Du-Ri KIM
;
Jong-Hwan PARK
;
Myung-Jun SHIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From: Mood and Emotion 2024;22(2):45-52
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Although exercising can be effective in alleviating mood symptoms, implementing an exercise regimen can be challenging. This study aims to evaluate the subjective experience and satisfaction with an exercise program that uses augmented reality (AR) developed to improve exercise adherence in patients with mood disorders.
Methods:Thirty patients diagnosed with mood disorders participated in this study. Before and after the AR-based exercise program, psychological states were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF). In addition, the satisfaction survey conducted after participating in the exercise program was analyzed.
Results:The mean score of PHQ-9 decreased significantly following the exercise program. Moreover, the mean scores for GAD-7 and PSS significantly decreased when compared before and after the exercise program. Meanwhile, the mean score of WHOQOL-BREF for physical and social satisfaction increased significantly. Furthermore, this program received positive responses on the satisfaction survey.
Conclusion:In patients with mood disorders, the AR-based exercise program showed remarkable positive effects on psychological states and satisfaction levels. The exercise program using AR technology may effectively improve exercise program adherence in patients with mood disorders.
