Exergaming as meaningful activity for people with dementia: Evaluation of effect and implementation

Effects of Exergaming on Cognitive and Social Functioning of People with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objectives: Physical activity in people with dementia (PwD) may enhance physical and mental functioning. Exergaming, which combines physical exercise with cognitive stimulation in a gaming environment, was developed to overcome barriers in performing physical activities. We evaluated the effects of exergaming in day care centers (DCCs) for PwD...

The (cost) effectiveness of exergaming in people living with dementia and their informal caregivers: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Background Physical activity is linked to benefits such as increased physical fitness, cognition, emotional and social functioning, general health and well-being in older people. Some evidence suggests that this also applies to people living with dementia. However, it can be harder for them to perform physical activities, due to several barriers...

Active and non-active video gaming among Dutch adolescents: Who plays and how much?

Objectives: The aim of study was to determine prevalence and identify demographic correlates of active and non-active gaming among adolescents. Design: Cross-sectional. Methods: A survey, assessing game behavior and correlates, was conducted among adolescents (12-16 years, n= 373), recruited via schools. Multivariable logistic regression...

Ze lijken veelbelovend: onderzoeker Monique Simons over beweeggames

Minder kinderen die op straat voetballen of verstoppertje spelen en meer kinderen die binnenshuis gamen achter de computer of televisie. Dat is het beeld in 204. Professionalos raken steeds meer geïnteresseerd in de mogelijkheden om beweeggames te gebruiken om kinderen aan te zetten tot meer bewegen, zegt bewegingswetenschapper drs. Monique Simons.

Active video games as a tool to prevent excessive weight gain in adolescents: Rationale, design and methods of a randomized controlled trial

Background: Excessive body weight, low physical activity and excessive sedentary time in youth are major public health concerns. A new generation of video games, the ones that require physical activity to play the games -i.e. active games- may be a promising alternative to traditional non-active games to promote physical activity and reduce...