Gamification in Mobile Apps for Children With Disabilities: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with disabilities face numerous challenges in accessing health services. Mobile health is an emerging field that could significantly reduce health inequities by providing more accessible services. Many mobile apps incorporate gamification elements such as feedback, points, and stories to increase engagement and motivation; however, little is known about how gamification has been incorporated in mobile apps for children with disabilities.

Objective

This scoping review aims to identify and synthesize the existing research evidence on the use of gamification in mobile apps for children with disabilities. Specifically, the objectives were to (1) identify the categories of these mobile apps (eg, treatment and educational) (2), describe the health-related outco

SUBMITTER: Mahmoudi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415723 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature