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Deldar K, Tavousi S H, Khodabandeloo F, Rakhsha M, Froutan R. Exploring the Experiences of Elderly Burn Victims with Kinect-Based Motor Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study. jhbmi 2025; 12 (3) :265-276
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Associate Professor, PhD in Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran & Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Introduction: Elderly burn victims face physical limitations that hinder rehabilitation. Technologies like Kinect motion systems have been used to boost patient participation; however little is known about their experiences and perceptions. This study explores elderly burn patients’ experiences with Kinect-based motor rehabilitation.
Method: This qualitative study was conducted in the spring of 2025 using a conventional content analysis approach. Participants were purposively selected from hospitalized older adults with burn injuries admitted to the Burn Unit of Imam Reza Hospital in Mashhad, Iran, all of whom had experience participating in a Kinect‑based technology‑assisted rehabilitation program. Data were collected through semi‑structured interviews. Following transcription, the data were managed in Microsoft Excel (version 2019) and systematically coded and categorized.
Results: Analysis of 18 individual interviews and one focus group discussion yielded 215 initial codes, organized into four main categories and 12 subcategories. The four themes were: "from confusion to adaptation", "enhanced motivation and engagement in the treatment process", "perceived independence and self- efficacy", and "sense of safety and comfort with technology". Findings revealed that while the use of technology in rehabilitation was initially associated with feelings of unfamiliarity and anxiety, adaptation improved over time through increased self- confidence and support from healthcare professionals and family members. Technology enhanced patients’ motivation, active participation, and adherence to rehabilitation exercises, making the process more enjoyable. Additionally, increased independence, improved self- efficacy, and reduced reliance on others emerged as key outcomes. Ultimately, the technology fostered a sense of safety and control, reduced stress and pain during exercises, and improved the overall rehabilitation experience.
Conclusion: Kinect-based rehabilitation can enhance elderly burn victims’ participation, independence, and satisfaction; however, individual and contextual challenges must be addressed for effective use in this population.
Method: This qualitative study was conducted in the spring of 2025 using a conventional content analysis approach. Participants were purposively selected from hospitalized older adults with burn injuries admitted to the Burn Unit of Imam Reza Hospital in Mashhad, Iran, all of whom had experience participating in a Kinect‑based technology‑assisted rehabilitation program. Data were collected through semi‑structured interviews. Following transcription, the data were managed in Microsoft Excel (version 2019) and systematically coded and categorized.
Results: Analysis of 18 individual interviews and one focus group discussion yielded 215 initial codes, organized into four main categories and 12 subcategories. The four themes were: "from confusion to adaptation", "enhanced motivation and engagement in the treatment process", "perceived independence and self- efficacy", and "sense of safety and comfort with technology". Findings revealed that while the use of technology in rehabilitation was initially associated with feelings of unfamiliarity and anxiety, adaptation improved over time through increased self- confidence and support from healthcare professionals and family members. Technology enhanced patients’ motivation, active participation, and adherence to rehabilitation exercises, making the process more enjoyable. Additionally, increased independence, improved self- efficacy, and reduced reliance on others emerged as key outcomes. Ultimately, the technology fostered a sense of safety and control, reduced stress and pain during exercises, and improved the overall rehabilitation experience.
Conclusion: Kinect-based rehabilitation can enhance elderly burn victims’ participation, independence, and satisfaction; however, individual and contextual challenges must be addressed for effective use in this population.
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Clinical Informatics
Received: 2025/09/29 | Accepted: 2025/11/27
Received: 2025/09/29 | Accepted: 2025/11/27
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