The contribution of Nintendo Wii Fit series in the field of health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wii Fit was originally designed as a health and fitness interactive training experience for the general public. There are, however, many examples of Wii Fit being utilized in clinical settings. This article aims to identify the contribution of Wii Fit in the field of health promotion and rehabilitation by: (1) identifying the health-related domains for which the Wii Fit series has been tested, (2) clarifying the effect of Wii Fit in those identified health-related domains and (3) quantifying this effect.

Method

A systematic literature review was undertaken. The MEDLINE database and Games for Health Journal published content were explored using the search term "Wii-Fit." Occurrences resulting from manual searches on Google

SUBMITTER: Tripette J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5590553 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature