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- Conclusions: A majority of the studies revealed significant positive effects on health outcomes associated with digital videogame play among older adults. With current advancements in technology, including advanced motion sensing, digital game platforms have significant potential for positive health impact among older populations.
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Dec 12, 2023 · As a complement to traditional interventions, these digital games can help older adults boost their health by improving their physical condition and coordination skills,...
Playing digital games can contribute to overall wellbeing and to specific aspects of older adults’ health. There is some research-based evidence that playing exergames (digital games based on physical movement) may improve aspects of physical health for older adults, including mobility and balance; they appear to be effective for stroke and ...
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Dec 2, 2017 · Evidence suggests that digital games can improve older adults’ quality of life through improved physical, cognitive, and social health as well as general psychological wellbeing and emotional health.
- Emmanuel Duplàa, David Kaufman, Louise Sauvé, Lise Renaud, Alice Ireland
- 2017
Mar 4, 2020 · VANCOUVER – A newly released white paper shows that digital games can help to maintain and improve health and quality of life for older adults who face physical, mental and social changes of aging.
Apr 21, 2016 · Empirical evidence suggests that digital gameplay can enhance social interaction and improve cognition for older adults. However, if digital games are to be effectively used as interventions to address age-related challenges, it is important to explore older adults’ experiences in playing them.
- David Kaufman, Louise Sauvé, Lise Renaud, Andrew Sixsmith, Ben Mortenson
- 2016
Dec 8, 2020 · Findings from each study that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed and summarized into emergent themes to determine the impact of digital games in promoting healthy behaviors and benefits among these older adults.
Jul 6, 2022 · COVID-19 has highlighted the role digital technology can play in improving health. 47 Gamification has the potential to engage older people in health promotion activities and to impact positively on health outcomes, yet there are wider considerations such as digital inclusion that needs to be taken into account with intervention planning. In ...
