Promoting Daily Physical Activity by Means of Mobile Gaming: A Review of the State of the Art

Tabak, Monique; Weering, Marit Dekker-van; Dijk, Hylke van; Vollenbroek-Hutten, Miriam Marie Rosé

doi:10.1089/g4h.2015.0010

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“…While gamification is gaining popularity in telemedicine [ 41 ], limited information was found on appropriate designs for engaging elderly users. Our search for gamification frameworks did not return any information on how to address the elderly users.…”

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Engaging Elderly People in Telemedicine Through Gamification

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Tabak²,

Weering³

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JMIR Serious Games

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BackgroundTelemedicine can alleviate the increasing demand for elderly care caused by the rapidly aging population. However, user adherence to technology in telemedicine interventions is low and decreases over time. Therefore, there is a need for methods to increase adherence, specifically of the elderly user. A strategy that has recently emerged to address this problem is gamification. It is the application of game elements to nongame fields to motivate and increase user activity and retention.ObjectiveThis research aims to (1) provide an overview of existing theoretical frameworks for gamification and explore methods that specifically target the elderly user and (2) explore user classification theories for tailoring game content to the elderly user. This knowledge will provide a foundation for creating a new framework for applying gamification in telemedicine applications to effectively engage the elderly user by increasing and maintaining adherence.MethodsWe performed a broad Internet search using scientific and nonscientific search engines and included information that described either of the following subjects: the conceptualization of gamification, methods to engage elderly users through gamification, or user classification theories for tailored game content.ResultsOur search showed two main approaches concerning frameworks for gamification: from business practices, which mostly aim for more revenue, emerge an applied approach, while academia frameworks are developed incorporating theories on motivation while often aiming for lasting engagement. The search provided limited information regarding the application of gamification to engage elderly users, and a significant gap in knowledge on the effectiveness of a gamified application in practice. Several approaches for classifying users in general were found, based on archetypes and reasons to play, and we present them along with their corresponding taxonomies. The overview we created indicates great connectivity between these taxonomies.ConclusionsGamification frameworks have been developed from different backgrounds—business and academia—but rarely target the elderly user. The effectiveness of user classifications for tailored game content in this context is not yet known. As a next step, we propose the development of a framework based on the hypothesized existence of a relation between preference for game content and personality.

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Engaging Elderly People in Telemedicine Through Gamification

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“…In this regard, the major aim is to educate patients on healthier lifestyle habits (healthy diet and physical activity domains) [38, 39] and to facilitate the process of illness acceptance [40] after a diagnosis of GDM.…”

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Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review

Marchetti

Carrozzino

Fraticelli

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Journal of Diabetes Research

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Background and Objective. Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) could significantly increase the likelihood of health problems concerning both potential risks for the mother, fetus, and child's development and negative effects on maternal mental health above all in terms of a diminished Quality of Life (QoL). The current systematic review study is aimed at further contributing to an advancement of knowledge about the clinical link between GDM and QoL. Methods. According to PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies aimed at evaluating and/or improving levels of QoL in women diagnosed with GDM. Results. Fifteen research studies were identified and qualitatively analyzed by summarizing results according to the following two topics: GDM and QoL and interventions on QoL in patients with GDM. Studies showed that, in women with GDM, QoL is significantly worse in both the short term and long term. However, improvements on QoL can be achieved through different intervention programs by enhancing positive diabetes-related self-management behaviors. Conclusion. Future studies are strongly recommended to further examine the impact of integrative programs, including telemedicine and educational interventions, on QoL of GDM patients by promoting their illness acceptance and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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“…The purpose of wearable devices and healthcare apps is to motive change in health behaviors [4]. Especially, gaming elements in nongame contexts are an increasingly popular strategy to encourage users to do more exercise [5,6]. As the smartphone is prevalent, gaming elements are often used in mobile fitness apps to make sporting activities fun.…”

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“…As the smartphone is prevalent, gaming elements are often used in mobile fitness apps to make sporting activities fun. Using methods such as leaderboards and metaphorical visualization encourage people to exercise more [6]. Most methods rely on community awareness or self-awareness of the game.…”

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Replacing Self-Efficacy in Physical Activity: Unconscious Intervention of the AR Game, Pokémon GO

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Abstract:With increases in aging and chronic disease, there have been efforts to apply IT to healthcare. Many studies show that the will to exercise (self-efficacy) is the most important factor contributing to physical activity. However, those who need exercise do not have this will so that an approach to increase the motivation for physical activity should be unconscious. Thus, playing Pokémon GO, an augmented reality (AR) mobile game requiring players to ambulate in reality, increases the physical activity of individuals with a simple motivation of enjoyment. A survey on 237 Pokémon GO players was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) considering libertarian paternalism. The results show that self-efficacy had a non-significant effect on attitude toward the game Pokémon GO, while previous studies found that self-efficacy is the most important factor in increasing physical activity. This indicates that playing AR drives physical activity, subconsciously and effectively.

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Promoting Daily Physical Activity by Means of Mobile Gaming: A Review of the State of the Art

Cited by 48 publications

References 34 publications

Engaging Elderly People in Telemedicine Through Gamification

Engaging Elderly People in Telemedicine Through Gamification

Quality of Life in Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review

Replacing Self-Efficacy in Physical Activity: Unconscious Intervention of the AR Game, Pokémon GO

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