A Scoping Review of Exergaming for Adults with Systemic Disabling Conditions

Plow, Matthew; McDaniel, Corey; Linder, Susan M; Alberts, Jay L.

doi:10.4172/2155-9538.s1-002

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“…33,35 Proposed mechanism for improvements Understanding the mechanism by which exergames may be effective is essential for improving usability and the development of new exergames. 44 Evidence suggests that EE whilst playing exergames is sufficient to meet the recommended guidelines of PA and therefore a mechanism for improvement in outcomes and, maybe, an increase in fitness. However, the EE of an exergaming falls prevention training session compared to traditional falls prevention exercises was approximately a third less.…”

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The use of gaming technology for rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis

Taylor

Griffin

2014

Mult Scler

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Gaming technology -exergaming -is a novel tool to facilitate exercise, improve balance, and encourage rehabilitation training. This review will describe some of the key exergame research to promote physical activity and its use in rehabilitation in other diseases or clinical populations. We will then describe the current state of research in exergaming in people with multiple sclerosis and describe the theories for the mechanism behind some of the improvements in outcomes seen after using exergaming. Lastly, we will identify gaps in the literature and provide directions for future work in this growing area. The current work is contradictory and there is no consensus with regards to training duration/intensity and the outcomes used to assess the clinical effectiveness. This in part is due to the off-the-shelf nature of the games used. A more satisfactory approach would be the development of bespoke games which match a clinical need. Exergames are seen as enjoyable and could be effective in enhancing adherence to rehabilitation. However, the definitive RCT has yet to be carried out comparing exergaming to traditional exercise.

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The use of gaming technology for rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis

Taylor

Griffin

2014

Mult Scler

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“…Thus, novel approaches are needed to promote physical activity in adults with disabling conditions. One such novel approach might be exergaming, which can be defined as playing a videogame using full body movements to control on-screen action and requires the player to expend a significantly greater amount of energy compared with resting levels (Plow et al, 2011).…”

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“…In fact, therapists report utilizing commercially available videogame consoles, such as Nintendo Wii, to improve balance, range of motion, ability to engage in daily activities and exercise adherence in patients with disabilities (Coyne, 2008;Halton, 2008). However, there is limited research to support such anecdotal reports of benefits (Plow et al, 2011).…”

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“…The limited EXT research conducted in adults with disabilities focuses on evaluating whether such technology can improve health and function. In a scoping review article, Plow et al (2011) found that most EXT studies are typically conducted in a supervised clinical outpatient setting among a small research sample of stroke survivors with mild impairments. These studies indicate that using EXT over a period of a few months improves fitness levels, with minimal risk of adverse events.…”

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A Qualitative Study Exploring the Usability of Nintendo Wii Fit among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Plow

Finlayson

2013

Occupation Therapy Intl

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The purpose of this study was to examine the usability of Nintendo Wii Fit to promote physical activity in adults with multiple sclerosis. Qualitative interviews were conducted as part of a pilot study that examined the health outcomes of a 14-week Wii Fit home-exercise programme in 30 adults with multiple sclerosis. We found participants reported that Wii Fit helped build confidence in abilities, achieve goals related to engagement in leisure activities and remove barriers associated with going to a gym to exercise. However, Wii Fit induced initial reactions of intimidation and worries about falling, and feedback during game play reminded participants of their impairments. Wii Fit was limited in its customizability to accommodate different functional levels. Understanding how to improve the usability and customizability of commercially available exergaming technology could be of benefit to people with disabling conditions. Before conducting randomized controlled trials of commercially available exergaming technology in adults with disabling conditions, we recommend that strategies be identified to remove usability barriers so those with moderate impairments can be included in the trial. This will reduce the likelihood of ceiling effects and clinical irrelevance. In terms of clinical recommendations, rehabilitation professionals need to consider patients' functional level, surrounding environment and preferences when prescribing a Wii Fit-based exercise programme.

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“…This line of research has shown potential in improving health and functional capacities. However, high costs and the required expertise in operating virtual reality systems have impeded its distribution in clinical rehabilitation practices [7,8,11].…”

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Mobile Activation Games for Rehabilitation and Recreational Activities

Koivisto¹,

Merilampi²,

Kiili³

et al. 2013

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Abstract-Social isolation and lack of exercise have become serious problems that people face in assisted living conditions. One of the reasons is a lack of resources -funds and professional staff. In this paper, a new recreation and self-rehabilitation tool -a mobile exergame -is developed to provide a partial solution to the problem. Mobile exergames are played with a mobile phone by body movements, thus providing both physical and mental exercise. The games were tested with groups of older adults and people with intellectual disabilities, and tailored for these particular user groups. The gaming situations were followed by the researchers and members of the professional staff. After the gaming events, the test groups and the members of the professional staff concerned were interviewed in order to obtain background information on the participants and their experiences with the games.Both user groups responded well to the games. The results of the test event for persons with learning disabilities imply that the game events provided a new recreation session: a social event with light exercise and cognitive stimuli. Likewise, the older adults' overall experiences of mobile phone controlled gaming appeared to be a successful experiment, offering a potential tool for selfmotivated rehabilitation and recreation. However, further development of the exergame concept will require dedicated collaboration with game designers, health care professionals and the user groups.

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A Scoping Review of Exergaming for Adults with Systemic Disabling Conditions

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The use of gaming technology for rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis

The use of gaming technology for rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis

A Qualitative Study Exploring the Usability of Nintendo Wii Fit among Persons with Multiple Sclerosis

Mobile Activation Games for Rehabilitation and Recreational Activities

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