Motivations of playing digital games: A review and research agenda
The global digital gaming industry has grown rapidly in recent years. Rapid technological
advancements are changing the ways in which players can interact with video games as …
advancements are changing the ways in which players can interact with video games as …
Virtual reality rehabilitation and exergames—Physical and psychological impact on fall prevention among the elderly—A literature review
J Piech, K Czernicki - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present review is aimed at the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) and exergames in the
prevention of falls among the elderly. Falls become a significant problem in the aging …
prevention of falls among the elderly. Falls become a significant problem in the aging …
Acceptance of virtual reality exergames among Chinese older adults
It is well documented that exergames are enjoyable to play and can significantly improve
older adults' health and well-being. However, there is limited research on exploring factors …
older adults' health and well-being. However, there is limited research on exploring factors …
Virtual reality-based cognitive–motor rehabilitation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled study on motivation and cognitive function
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual reality-based cognitive–
motor rehabilitation (VRCMR) on the rehabilitation motivation and cognitive function in older …
motor rehabilitation (VRCMR) on the rehabilitation motivation and cognitive function in older …
[HTML][HTML] Design considerations for an exergame-based training intervention for older adults with mild neurocognitive disorder: qualitative study including focus groups …
P Manser, M Adcock-Omlin, ED de Bruin - JMIR Serious Games, 2023 - games.jmir.org
Background Exergames have attracted growing interest in the prevention and treatment of
neurocognitive disorders. The most effective exergame and training components (ie …
neurocognitive disorders. The most effective exergame and training components (ie …
Effect of gameplay uncertainty, display type, and age on virtual reality exergames
Uncertainty is widely acknowledged as an engaging gameplay element but rarely used in
exergames. In this research, we explore the role of uncertainty in exergames and introduce …
exergames. In this research, we explore the role of uncertainty in exergames and introduce …
Cheer for me: effect of non-player character audience feedback on older adult users of virtual reality exergames
The presence of an audience and its feedback could affect people's performance and
experience during an event, especially related to sports such as tennis or boxing. Similarly …
experience during an event, especially related to sports such as tennis or boxing. Similarly …
Meaningful learning: motivations of older adults in serious games
Social sustainability is the generation of significant behaviors through balanced levels of
education, learning and awareness so that the population has a good standard of living …
education, learning and awareness so that the population has a good standard of living …
Feasibility, usability, and acceptance of “Brain-IT”—A newly developed exergame-based training concept for the secondary prevention of mild neurocognitive disorder …
P Manser, H Poikonen, ED de Bruin - Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Exergames provide a promising new approach to implement simultaneous
motor–cognitive training, which may support preventing the decline in cognitive functioning …
motor–cognitive training, which may support preventing the decline in cognitive functioning …
The role of motivation factors in exergame interventions for fall prevention in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
M Buyle, Y Jung, M Pavlou, SC Gonzalez… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Balance disorders and falls are common in the elderly population. Regular balance
exercises are an evidence-based physical intervention to prevent falls in older adults, while …
exercises are an evidence-based physical intervention to prevent falls in older adults, while …