Virtual cycling as an exercise intervention in forensic psychiatry: A qualitative study
Our theoretical categories demonstrate how VC interactions between staff and patients accommodate several often challenging conditions essential to personal recovery. Virtual-cycling-based interventions in forensic psychiatry may enhance motivation by addressing patients' unique needs. Staff must understand virtual biking dynamics to adapt their interactions to promote therapeutic recovery potential and support the further development of such interventions. We recommend integrating staff training in interaction strategies specific to virtual exercise contexts. Future research should explore the long-term impact of VC on patient recovery trajectories.
Authors
- Lisbeth Uhrskov Sørensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1896-8362)
- Morten Deleuran Terkildsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0974-3164)
- Dorthe Sørensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6362-3385)
- Britta Bech Kramer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3610-6569)
- Susanne Frydensberg Højholt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2347-6208)
Institutions
- Aarhus University (DK)
- Aarhus University Hospital (DK)
- Central Denmark Region (DK)
- VIA University College (DK)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251349629
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.16