Effects of exergaming on executive functions of children: a systematic review and meta-analysis from 2010 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Executive function plays a crucial role in children's cognitive development, academic performance, as well as their physical and mental health. This study aims to assess the impact of exergaming on executive functions in pediatric populations.

Methods

The criteria of inclusion were randomized controlled trials of exergaming intervention and evaluation of executive function in children aged 4-12 years. A meta-analysis was performed in databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (in Chinese), Wan Fang (in Chinese), Web of Science, Embase, and PubMed, from January 2010 to February 2023, following the PRISMA guidelines. Risk of bias was assessed by the Jadad scale, the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool, funnel plot, and regression-based Egger test. The Re

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571260 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature