Active Video Games to Improve Behavioral Intentions and Cognitive Function in Patients With Schizophrenia: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects the cognitive, social, and daily functions of patients. Physical activity has been found to be important for maintaining these functions in patients with schizophrenia, but many lack the motivation to participate in physical activities.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the efficacy of active video games (AVGs) on the behavioral intention and cognitive function of patients with schizophrenia.

Methods

In this experimental study, 103 participants were recruited from 2 medical centers. All participants were randomly assigned to the experimental or control group, and 82 participants (n=41, 50% in the experimental group and n=41, 50% in the control group) completed all the processes of our protocol. The e

SUBMITTER: Chen HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12530152 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature