Table 2.
Mixed-effects model illustrating gameplay variables, participant ratings, and staff observations in using off-the-shelf (OTS) versus the adapted mat.a
| Variables | Adapted (vs OTS) coefficient | P value | ||
| RPEb | ||||
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Sitting | –0.38 | .15 | |
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Standing | 0.23 | .34 | |
| Enjoyment | ||||
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Sitting | 0.05 | .42 | |
|
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Standing | –0.09 | .09 | |
| Energy Expenditure (METsc) | ||||
|
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Sitting | –0.18 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | –1.10 | .18 | |
| Heart rate (bpmd) | ||||
|
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Sitting | –2.09 | .01 | |
|
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Standing | –1.08 | .41 | |
| Difficulty using the gaming mat | ||||
|
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Sitting | 0.68 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | 0.20 | .10 | |
| Able to successfully play | ||||
|
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Sitting | 0.62 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | 0.08 | .48 | |
| Mat recognized body movement | ||||
|
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Sitting | 0.85 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | 0.21 | .30 | |
| Ability to use gaming mat | ||||
|
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Sitting | 0.98 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | 0.35 | <.001 | |
| Quality of gameplay | ||||
|
|
Sitting | 0.55 | <.001 | |
|
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Standing | 0.26 | .001 | |
aControl variables: age and self-reported physical function score.
bRPE: rating of perceived exertion.
cMET: metabolic equivalent.
dbpm: beats per minute.