Gaming for Health: A Systematic Review of the Physical and Cognitive Effects of Interactive Computer Games in Older Adults

This systematic review examined the physical and cognitive effects of physically based interactive computer games (ICGs) in older adults. Literature searching was carried out from January 2000 to June 2011. Eligible studies were trials involving older adults (>65 years) describing the effects of...

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Published in:Journal of applied gerontology 2015-04, Vol.34 (3), p.NP166-NP189
Main Authors: Bleakley, Chris M., Charles, Darryl, Porter-Armstrong, Alison, McNeill, Michael D. J., McDonough, Suzanne M., McCormack, Brendan
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Cognition
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Intervention
Motor Activity
Older people
Physical Fitness
Systematic review
Video Games - adverse effects
Video Games - psychology
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