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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.
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