Emerging Technology in Promoting Physical Activity and Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Gao, Zan; Lee, Jung Eun

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“…Based on the findings of our systematic review, we provide some recommendations and directions for future AVG-based research. In detail, future research should: (1) using high-quality study designs (e.g., RCTs), longitudinally examine the effect of AVG use in non-structured, home-based settings for the promotion of PA and health; (2) examine the role and benefits of social support during AVG play; (3) establish intervention fidelity protocols suitable for the targeted population; (4) determine the role and feasibility of AVG use in free-living (i.e., real-world) conditions; (5) examine the effect of home-based, patient-implemented AVG rehabilitation compared with clinic-based AVG rehabilitation; (6) utilize realistic or storytelling games suitable for promoting PA behaviors and fighting obesity in youth and adolescent populations; (7) objectively quantify the role of AVGs in contributing to individual's total daily PA levels; (8) employ longer follow-up assessments and measurements to determine the longitudinal effects of AVGs in youth and adolescent populations; and (9) examine the effectiveness of AVGs to improve motor and cognitive skills and development in various populations [5,9].…”

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“…That is, AVGs capitalize on children's interest in computerized video games and their needs to increase PA, and thus are considered an innovative approach in fighting childhood obesity. In addition to increasing PA, research further indicates AVGs have favorable effects on body composition, which is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone, water, and muscle in human bodies such as body fat percentage [7] among various populations [6,8,9]. Accordingly, given AVGs' utility for increasing PA and improving body composition, researchers have shown considerable interest for their use in combating childhood obesity [9][10] Recently, a number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been published examining the effect of AVGs among children…”

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A Systematic Review of Active Video Games on Youth’s Body Composition and Physical Activity

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In the past decade, active video games (AVGs) have started to find their way into communities, schools, and homes as a possible solution to promote physical activity (PA) and prevent childhood obesity. However, the evidence regarding its effectiveness on body composition and objectively measured PA in youth remains inconclusive. Thus, a systematic review on this topic is needed. This review synthesizes effects of AVGs on body composition and PA in youth. The initial search yielded 260 articles from 10 databases and 18 randomized-controlled trials were included after evaluating against eligibility and removing duplicates. Overall, AVGs showed positive effects in improving body composition and PA in overweight/obese youth as compared to the control conditions with only 2 studies displaying neutral effects on these outcomes as compared to traditional PA or comparison programs. For healthy youth, more than half of the studies (n = 10) demonstrated neutral effects of AVGs on these outcomes whereas only 6 yielded positive effects compared to the control conditions. Further, one study indicated that the control condition observed greater improvement in body composition compared with an AVG intervention in healthy youth. In summary, AVGs are deemed a promising addition to promote PA and health among overweight/obese youth with the goal of fighting childhood obesity.

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“…One innovative intervention strategy that has shown promise in the healthcare field is virtual reality (VR)-based PA interventions [14]. However, reviews investigating the effectiveness of VR in the promotion of better health outcomes in older adults are scarce [15]. Therefore, the purpose of this editorial was to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of VR exercise in aiding healthy older adults to have increased motor ability, reduced obesity, improved cognition, and better psychological outcomes.…”

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Virtual Reality Exercise as a Coping Strategy for Health and Wellness Promotion in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The December 2019 COVID-19 outbreak in China has led to worldwide quarantine, as recommended by local governments and the World Health Organization. Particularly affected are older adults (i.e., those aged ≥ 65 years) who are at elevated risk for various adverse health outcomes, including declines in motor ability and physical activity (PA) participation, increased obesity, impaired cognition, and various psychological disorders. Thus, given the secular increases in the older adult population, novel and effective intervention strategies are necessary to improve physical activity behaviors and health in this population. Virtual reality (VR)-integrated exercise is a promising intervention strategy, which has been utilized in healthcare fields like stroke rehabilitation and psychotherapy. Therefore, the purpose of this editorial is to synthesize recent research examining the efficacy and effectiveness of VR exercise in the promotion of favorable health outcomes among the older adults. Results indicate the application of VR exercise to facilitate improved physical outcomes (e.g., enhanced motor ability, reduced obesity), cognition and psychological outcomes. VR exercise has also been observed to be an effective intervention strategy for fall prevention in this population. Future research should employ more rigorous research designs to allow for a more robust quantitative synthesis of the effect of VR exercise on the preceding outcomes to elucidate which type(s) of VR-based PA interventions are most effective in promoting improved health outcomes among older adults. Findings from this study will better inform the development of technology-savvy PA programs for wellness promotion in older adults who practice social distancing and exercise from home under the unprecedented global health crisis.

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“…Future studies should evaluate participants' previous AVG experience at baseline as this experience may affect the quality of AVG outputs and movement patterns [46]. Children in control group maintained their usual school routine.…”

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Effect of Active Video Games on Healthy Children’s Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Fitness: A Systematic Review

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Objective: The present study aimed to synthesize the most updated literature regarding the casual evidence of the effects of active video games (AVGs) on fundamental motor skills (FMS; locomotor skills and object control skills) and physical fitness among healthy children. Methods: Electronic databases were searched through October 2020. Peer-reviewed randomized control trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental designs examining the effectiveness of AVGs on FMS and physical fitness development among healthy children (3–12 years) were screened. Results: A total of nine RCTs and one quasi-experimental study were included. Of the five studies examining the effect of AVGs on FMS, two reported significant improvements, while three reported no significant improvements in motor skills development as compared to control. Of the five studies assessing the effects of AVGs on physical fitness, four reported significant improvements in physical fitness such as balance, agility, and speed, whereas one reported significant improvements in skill-related executive function, but not in physical competence. Conclusions: Overall, the current available evidence supports AVGs as an effective means to improve physical fitness, such as balance, postural stability, and agility, among healthy children. However, the findings of AVGs on healthy children’s object control and locomotor skills remain inconclusive.

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Emerging Technology in Promoting Physical Activity and Health: Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract: Sedentary behavior has been identified as one of the major causes of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity [...]

Cited by 72 publications

References 52 publications

A Systematic Review of Active Video Games on Youth’s Body Composition and Physical Activity

A Systematic Review of Active Video Games on Youth’s Body Composition and Physical Activity

Virtual Reality Exercise as a Coping Strategy for Health and Wellness Promotion in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Effect of Active Video Games on Healthy Children’s Fundamental Motor Skills and Physical Fitness: A Systematic Review

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