Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis

• Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2024-04, Vol.79 (4)
• Main Authors: Yoong, Si Qi, Wu, Vivien Xi, Chen, Changwu, Lee, Poh Yin, Wee, Karen Siew Lin, Teo, Justina, Chua, Matthew Chin Heng, Jiang, Ying
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1079-5006; 1758-535X
• DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae035

Abstract Background A systematic review and meta-analysis with narrative synthesis was conducted to evaluate the impact of dance exergaming on older adults’ health-related outcomes and its feasibility, usability, and safety. Methods PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Google Scholar were searched from inception to December 7, 2023. Interventional studies using immersive or nonimmersive virtual reality platforms conducted on older adults ≥60 years old were eligible. Meta-analysis was conducted using the random effects model by pooling mean differences (MD) or standardized mean differences. Outcomes were narratively synthesized when meta-analysis was not possible. Results Forty-three articles from 37 studies were included (n = 1 139 participants at baseline). Postintervention, dynamic balance measured using Berg Balance Scale (pooled MD = 2.65, 95% CI: 1.73–3.57, p