Gamification and older adults: opportunities for gamification to support health promotion initiatives for older adults in the context of COVID-19

White, Becky K; Martin, Annegret; White, James

doi:10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100528

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“…Indeed, we found that intervention effectiveness was moderated by the age of the individual and that gamification was more efficient among older individuals, compared to younger ones. Whether in a global way the literature on gamification shows cautiously positive results in the use of gamification for older people, 31 the present results are in line with a previous study 32 which found that older users had a greater degree of use of the gamification features. The authors proposed the explanation that older adults pay generally more attention to their health and thus have a stronger intention to engage in a health program.…”

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The impact of a gamified intervention on daily steps in real-life conditions: a retrospective analysis of 4800 individuals

Mazéas

Forestier

Harel³

et al. 2022

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Background. Digital interventions integrating gamification features hold promise to promote physical activity (PA). However, results regarding the effectiveness of this type of intervention are heterogeneous. This study aimed to examine potential moderators of the effectiveness of a gamified intervention in a large-scale sample and in real-life conditions. Specifically, we tested (1) whether a gamified intervention enhanced daily steps during the intervention and follow-up periods compared to baseline, (2) whether this enhancement was higher in participants to the intervention than in nonparticipants, and (3) what participants characteristics or intervention parameters moderated the effect of the program. Methods. Data from 4812 individuals who registered for a Kiplin program between January 1st, 2019, and January 2nd, 2022 were analyzed. PA was assessed via the daily step count of participants. Exposure to the intervention, the intervention content, and participants' characteristics were included in multilevel models to test the study objectives. Results. Compared with nonparticipants, participants who benefited from the intervention had a significantly greater increase in mean daily steps from baseline during the same period (b = 0.55, p <.0001). Daily steps of participants with lower baseline steps significantly improved from baseline both during the intervention and during follow-up periods, whereas participants with >7500 baseline daily steps had no improvement or significant daily step decreases during the intervention. Age (b = 0.05, p <.0001) and exposure (b = 0.37, p <.0001) positively moderated the intervention effect. Discussion. The Kiplin gamified intervention was effective to improve PA during intervention and follow-up periods in comparison to baseline daily step count and to nonparticipants. Responses to the intervention significantly differed as a function of individuals' initial PA. The engagement with the service and the age of the participants positively moderated the intervention effect. This study confirms the effectiveness of gamified interventions to promote PA in real-life.

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confidence: 92%

The impact of a gamified intervention on daily steps in real-life conditions: a retrospective analysis of 4800 individuals

Mazéas

Forestier

Harel³

et al. 2022

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“…Existem atualmente, diversos estudos que se referem à utilização do jogo em diferentes construtos da saúde dos idosos, que influenciam e incluem as componentes física e cognitiva. De modo genérico, a utilização do jogo e componentes de jogo (gamificação), com idosos, têm demonstrado o seu benefício ao nível da capacidade funcional, risco de queda e declínio cognitivo (GAUTHIER et al, 2019;KOIVISTO;MALIK, 2021;WHITE;MARTIN;WHITE, 2022). Existe ainda demonstração especifica de utilizações analógicas, sob a forma de "jogo de tabuleiro", com evidência de vantagens e benefícios (CESARI et al, 2005;DUTRA;CABRAL;CARVALHO, 2016;FITZGERALD;RATCLIFFE, 2020;GAUTHIER et al, 2019;KOIVISTO;MALIK, 2021;NODA;SHIROTSUKI;NAKAO, 2019;ROSA et al, 2017;SOUSA;BERNARDO, 2019;WHITE;MARTIN;WHITE, 2022).…”

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“…De modo genérico, a utilização do jogo e componentes de jogo (gamificação), com idosos, têm demonstrado o seu benefício ao nível da capacidade funcional, risco de queda e declínio cognitivo (GAUTHIER et al, 2019;KOIVISTO;MALIK, 2021;WHITE;MARTIN;WHITE, 2022). Existe ainda demonstração especifica de utilizações analógicas, sob a forma de "jogo de tabuleiro", com evidência de vantagens e benefícios (CESARI et al, 2005;DUTRA;CABRAL;CARVALHO, 2016;FITZGERALD;RATCLIFFE, 2020;GAUTHIER et al, 2019;KOIVISTO;MALIK, 2021;NODA;SHIROTSUKI;NAKAO, 2019;ROSA et al, 2017;SOUSA;BERNARDO, 2019;WHITE;MARTIN;WHITE, 2022). Especificamente, em relação ao risco de queda, quando comparada com intervenção convencional, utilizando exercício, a utilização do jogo sob o formato de "exergame" demonstra mais redução no risco de queda (SMD=−0.29, 95% CI − 0.51 to − 0.07, P = 0.009, I2 = 2%) e mais ganhos no equilíbrio dinâmico (SMD = − 0.19, 95% CI − 0.35 to − 0.03, P = 0.02, I2 = 0%) subentendendo-se que a intervenção com "jogo externo" é uma estratégia promissora na melhoria do equilíbrio dinâmico, controlo postural e redução de risco de quedas e de quedas, em idosos saudáveis (CHEN et al, 2021).…”

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Jogo Sério Analógico Na Pessoa Com Demência E Risco De Queda – Fundamentos Para a Reabilitação

Tomé¹,

Rosa²

2023

Envelhecimento Humano E Contemporaneidade: Tópicos Atuais Em Pesquisa

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A evolução demográfica a nível mundial, coloca o envelhecimento populacional como um desafio para as autoridades. A prevenção da perda de qualidade de vida, dependência funcional e deterioração da capacidade física intrínseca existente até à morte e a sua forte relação com o risco de queda e demência são, portanto, prioridades de intervenção. A definição de estratégias preventivas efetivas dirigidas ao perfil individual do idoso e da comunidade em que se insere, torna-se emergente. Apesar de o exercício ser uma estratégia identificada como efetiva, apresenta algumas limitações entre a população idosa (ex, reduzida adesão). Um envelhecimento mais saudável depende de estratégias que demonstram a sua efetividade e potencial terapêutico e preventivo em domínios e determinantes de saúde, com destaque para o jogo sério analógico. O jogo sério analógico, tem demonstrado efeitos positivos, passiveis de transpor para a vida real ao nível do desempenho funcional físico e cognitivo, capacidade funcional, mobilidade e independência funcional, relacionadas com aumento da participação, menor risco de queda e aumento da integridade e prevenção de deterioração de capacidade cognitiva.A demonstração da sua eficácia deve ser bem estabelecida, para que os diferentes protagonistas possam beneficiar da sua utilização de forma concreta e objetiva

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“…There is increasing interest in ’play’ as a strategy, research approach, and method to engage and motivate people to think about ageing differently [ 11 , 12 , 13 ]. The approach of utilising ‘serious games’, which employs gaming-type methods both online and in person, is designed to encourage, motivate, and change perspectives on serious topics such as ageing.…”

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Othering Older People’s Housing: Gaming Ageing to Support Future-Planning

McCall,

Rutherford,

Bowes

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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The ‘othering’ of ageing is linked to an integrated process of ageism and hinders planning for the future for both individuals and practitioners delivering housing and health services. This paper aims to explore how creative interventions can help personalise, exchange knowledge and lead to system changes that tackle the ‘othering’ of ageing. The Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing (DesHCA) project offers new and creative insights through an innovative methodology utilising ‘serious games’ with a co-produced tool called ‘Our House’ that provides insights into how to deliver housing for older people for ageing well in place. In a series of playtests with over 128 people throughout the UK, the findings show that serious games allow interaction, integration and understanding of how ageing affects people professionally and personally. The empirical evidence highlights that the game mechanisms allowed for a more in-depth and nuanced consideration of ageing in a safe and creative environment. These interactions and discussions enable individuals to personalise and project insights to combat the ‘othering’ of ageing. However, the solutions are restrained as overcoming the consequences of ageism is a societal challenge with multilayered solutions. The paper concludes that serious gaming encourages people to think differently about the concept of healthy ageing—both physically and cognitively—with the consideration of scalable and creative solutions to prepare for ageing in place.

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Gamification and older adults: opportunities for gamification to support health promotion initiatives for older adults in the context of COVID-19

Cited by 18 publications

References 41 publications

The impact of a gamified intervention on daily steps in real-life conditions: a retrospective analysis of 4800 individuals

The impact of a gamified intervention on daily steps in real-life conditions: a retrospective analysis of 4800 individuals

Jogo Sério Analógico Na Pessoa Com Demência E Risco De Queda – Fundamentos Para a Reabilitação

Othering Older People’s Housing: Gaming Ageing to Support Future-Planning

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