Older adults' physical activity and exergames: a systematic review
DL Kappen, P Mirza-Babaei… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Exertion games, also referred to as exergames, have become popular because they
combine physical activity (PA) with game mechanics, such as actions, challenges, and …
combine physical activity (PA) with game mechanics, such as actions, challenges, and …
Physical activity and exergames among older adults: a scoping review
NA Ismail, HA Hashim, H Ahmad Yusof - Games for Health Journal, 2022 - liebertpub.com
Recently, exergames have been widely applied as exercise platforms among older adults.
However, studies on the influence of exergames on older adults' physical activity remain …
However, studies on the influence of exergames on older adults' physical activity remain …
The physical effect of exergames in healthy elderly—a systematic review
Exergames have been suggested as an innovative approach to enhance physical activity in
the elderly. The objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of exergames on …
the elderly. The objective of this review was to determine the effectiveness of exergames on …
Exercise and rehabilitation delivered through exergames in older adults: an integrative review of technologies, safety and efficacy
Background There has been a rapid increase in research on the use of virtual reality (VR)
and gaming technology as a complementary tool in exercise and rehabilitation in the elderly …
and gaming technology as a complementary tool in exercise and rehabilitation in the elderly …
Usability and acceptability of balance exergames in older adults: A scoping review
Serious games (exergames) have the potential to be effective for postural balance and
increasing muscle strength. Several games have been developed to increase physical …
increasing muscle strength. Several games have been developed to increase physical …
Effectiveness of exergames for improving mobility and balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
TBF Pacheco, CSP de Medeiros, VHB de Oliveira… - Systematic reviews, 2020 - Springer
Background Exergaming is a fun, engaging, and interactive form of exercising that may help
overcome some of the traditional exercise barriers and help improve adherence on the part …
overcome some of the traditional exercise barriers and help improve adherence on the part …
Assessing motivational differences between young and older adults when playing an exergame
Background: Currently, exergames are used by different age groups for both recreational
and training/rehabilitation purposes. However, little is known about how to design …
and training/rehabilitation purposes. However, little is known about how to design …
Increase physical fitness and create health awareness through exergames and gamification: The role of individual factors, motivation and acceptance
Demographic change and the aging population push health and welfare system to its limits.
Increased physical fitness and increased awareness for health issues will help elderly to live …
Increased physical fitness and increased awareness for health issues will help elderly to live …
Effect of exergames on physical outcomes in frail elderly: a systematic review
L Zheng, G Li, X Wang, H Yin, Y Jia, M Leng… - Aging clinical and …, 2020 - Springer
Aim The aim of this systematic review was to understand the exergames that can be applied
to the pre-frail and frail elderly people, to evaluate whether these games have a positive …
to the pre-frail and frail elderly people, to evaluate whether these games have a positive …
Exergaming, exercise, and gaming: sharing motivations
G Osorio, DC Moffat, J Sykes - Games for health: research …, 2012 - liebertpub.com
Health professionals view exergame technologies as an alternative tool in therapeutic
treatments and the promotion of physical activity. There is a growing body of work …
treatments and the promotion of physical activity. There is a growing body of work …