Background Research on digital games designed to increase physical activity (PA), also
known as exergames or active video games (AVGs), has proliferated over the past 2 …

Objective The aim of this study was to pool existing data to investigate the overall
effectiveness of exergame-based exercise training in improving depressive symptoms in …

Arm swinging is a typical feature of human walking: Continuous and rhythmic movement of
the upper limbs is important to ensure postural stability and walking efficiency. However …

Background To improve the motivation toward exercise in older adults, exergames have
shifted from entertainment to rehabilitation. Objectives To review the training focus of …

Background Older residents in long-term care facilities often experience physical and mental
health problems along with vulnerability to psychological and social stressors. Due to the …

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 …

Background: Older people often do not meet the recommended levels of exercise required
to reduce functional decline. Social interaction is mentioned by this cohort as a reason for …

Objectives Despite mobility impairments, many residents have physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial resources that should be promoted. The aim was to summarize the current …

Age-related decreases in physical activity (PA) and a decline in physical functioning lead to
increased fall risk. As falls are a major cause of accidental deaths and hospitalization in …

In recent years there has been significant interest in assessing the impact of exergames on
the healthcare of older adults. This scoping review aims to present an overview of the …