바이오피드백 기기 활용은 운동 참여를 중재하는가?

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Purpose: This study explored the effects of biofeedback devices on exercise participation. Methods: Ten participants were selected from two cases with experience participating in exercise as measured by and using biofeedback equipment. The first case consisted of adults, which were 2 males and 4 females (mean age 52.5 years); and the second case consisted of college students, which were 4 females (mean age 22.0 years). Although the two cases participated in different programs, both underwent biofeedback measurements before and after exercise participation to monitor their own changes. An expert panel was formed to develop an interview guide, which was then used to conduct one-on-one in-depth interviews with the research participants. Results: The value of using biofeedback as an exercise intervention strategy, as perceived by the participants, was identified as “arousing interest,” “enhancing self-awareness,” “boosting motivation and sustaining participation,” “improving exercise efficiency,” and “preventing injuries.” Conversely, the issues related to its utilization were identified as “inconvenience and discomfort,” “the need for specialized knowledge,” “cost,” “problems with generalizability and validity,” and “difficulty in managing the equipment.” Conclusion: The outcome of the study demonstrated that biofeedback can serve not only as a tool for analyzing the effects of exercise but also as an inherently beneficial tool for the participants. However, several issues raised by the participants need to be overcome in future research so that biofeedback can be used as a more familiar and effective tool for exercise participants.

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