Children in hospital are subjected to multiple negative stimuli that may hinder their
development and social interactions. Although game technologies are thought to improve …

Background Respiratory diseases impose an immense health burden worldwide and affect
millions of people on a global scale. Reduction of exercise tolerance poses a huge health …

Abstract Study Design Randomized controlled trial. Introduction Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
(JIA), cerebral palsy (CP), and brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI) are the most common …

Before discussing the possibility of integrating serious games into conventional treatment of
pathologies, it is important to differentiate the kind of approaches that can be used. The …

Background: Exercise-based rehabilitation is already a part of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment;
however, patient adherence is low. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of a home …

Purpose: We investigated whether active video gaming (AVG) could bring about regular,
enjoyable, physical exercise in children treated for brain tumours, what level of physical …

Background Wii Fit was originally designed as a health and fitness interactive training
experience for the general public. There are, however, many examples of Wii Fit being …

This perspective article explores the utility of active video gaming as a means of reducing
sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity among youth with physical disabilities …

Background: Exercise and physical activity are key components of treatment for chronic
respiratory diseases. However, the level of physical activity and adherence to exercise …

Background: Exertion games are video games that require exercise. They are widely
presented as health interventions, to encourage sedentary populations to take exercise at …