@article{ref1,
title="The role of motivation factors in exergame interventions for fall prevention in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis",
journal="Frontiers in neurology",
year="2022",
author="Buyle, Margot and Jung, Yujin and Pavlou, Marousa and Gonzalez, Sergi Costafreda and Bamiou, Doris-Eva",
volume="13",
number="",
pages="e903673-e903673",
abstract="Balance disorders and falls are common in the elderly population. Regular balance exercises are an evidence-based physical intervention to prevent falls in older adults, while patient motivation and adherence are important factors for intervention outcome. Exergames are a relatively new, alternative intervention for physical rehabilitation as they improve balance and strength in older adults. The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to assess the (1) effect of motivation factors as per the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation model of Behavior change (COM-B) on the effectiveness of exergame interventions in healthy older adults, (2) effectiveness of exergames to improve balance in older healthy adults and, (3) impact of exergames on cognitive outcomes. <br><br>RESULTS show that motivation and capability components influence the general outcome of the exergame training. Motivational factors should thus be considered when setting-up an exergame intervention. Furthermore, exergame intervention appears to be a promising training method in comparison to traditional exercise training. However, exergame training in itself might not be sufficient to improve fall risk and cognitive performance.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1664-2295",
doi="10.3389/fneur.2022.903673",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.903673"
}