Abstract
AbstractBackgroundPatients with mild cognitive impairment can have a decline in overall motor function and balance which are more severe than the normal older adult population. Balance rehabilitation should be offered consistently to maximize its effect. Telerehabilitation programs are emerging as a possible solution for customized balance exercises for older adults at home.However, the acceptability of such programs among cognitive decline cohorts should be explored. Modification may be needed to tailor to the need of this population. We conducted a public involvement and engagement session with the MCI cohort according to the user‐centred design approach to gather feedback from the cohort to better improve the platform to suit the cognitive decline of older adults' needs, especially in ASIAN culture.MethodTwenty MCI and carer volunteers from the memory clinic were invited to attend the session. The augmented reality equipment, sensors and telerehabilitation platform were shown to the group. Their opinions and feedback about the system were collected.ResultVolunteers were keen to adopt new technology. The user experience and system usability were collected along with additional feedback from the cohort to ease the use of the platform for the cognitively impaired population.ConclusionThe volunteer feedback promoted the customization of the platform to be more user‐friendly. Balance rehabilitation programs delivered via tele‐remote platform at home can be a potential solution among the MCI population in ASIA.
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