VR exergame interventions among older adults living in long-term care facilities: A systematic review with Meta-analysis - 06/05/23
, Frank Belcastro c
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Abstract |
Background |
To improve the motivation toward exercise in older adults, exergames have shifted from entertainment to rehabilitation.
Objectives |
To review the training focus of exergames and analyze the effectiveness of exergame training on physical, psychological, or cognitive outcomes among older adults in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).
Methods |
This review followed the PRISMA guidelines. By searching 7 electronic databases up to April 30, 2022, studies were included if they 1) involved adults ≥65 years old residing in LTCFs, 2) were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with virtual reality-based exergames as the intervention, 3) compared the effects of exergames to usual care or conventional exercises, and 4) reported physical, psychological, or cognitive outcomes. The Cochrane Risk-of-Bias tool for randomized trials version 2 (RoB 2) and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) were used to evaluate the methodological quality of studies and levels of evidence for outcomes. The meta-analysis was conducted with Review Manager 5.4. Results are presented as standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results |
A total of 12 RCTs were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. For overall methodological quality, 10 studies showed some concerns and 2 studies showed high risk. Levels of evidence for outcomes were assessed as low (n = 8) and very low (n = 4). The studies involved a total of 482 older adults. Most studies implemented balance exercise as the exergame intervention. Older adults who completed exergame interventions showed improvements in cognitive outcomes (SMD 0.90, 95%CI 0.61–1.19, p<0.001) and in balance self-efficacy (SMD 1.04, 95%CI 0.47–1.61, p<0.001) as compared with those in usual care. They also showed improvements in balance (SMD 0.49, 95%CI 0.20–0.78, p<0.001) as compared with those in conventional exercise programs. Overall, exergames had a positive effect on balance (SMD 0.62, 95%CI 0.29–0.95, p<0.001).
Conclusion |
This review revealed that exergames can improve the balance ability of older adults in LTCFs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Exergame, Long-term care facilities, Meta-analysis, Older adults, Systematic review
Abbreviations : LTCFs, PRISMA, SMD
Plan
| Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42021241923) |
Vol 66 - N° 3
Article 101702- avril 2023 Retour au numéro
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