Motivational Determinants of Exergame Participation for Older People in Assisted Living Facilities: Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exergames (exercise-based videogames) for delivering strength and balance exercise for older people are growing in popularity with the emergence of new Kinect-based technologies; however, little is known about the factors affecting their uptake and usage by older people.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the factors that may influence the motivation of older people to use exergames to improve their physical function and reduce fall risk.

Methods

Mixed methods were employed in which 14 semistructured interviews were conducted with older people (n=12, aged 59-91 years) from 2 assisted living facilities in the North West of the United Kingdom. The older people participated in a 6-week trial of exergames along with one manager and one physiothera

SUBMITTER: Meekes W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5519828 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature