Mii-vitaliSe: a pilot randomised controlled trial of a home gaming system (Nintendo Wii) to increase activity levels, vitality and well-being in people with multiple sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

While the health and well-being benefits of physical activity are recognised, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) often face greater barriers than the general population. The Nintendo Wii potentially offers a fun, convenient way of overcoming some of these. The aim was to test the feasibility of conducting a definitive trial of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Mii-vitaliSe; a home-based, physiotherapist-supported Nintendo Wii intervention.

Design

A single-centre wait-list randomised controlled study.

Setting

MS service in secondary care.

Participants

Ambulatory, relatively inactive people with clinically confirmed MS.

Intervention

Thirty participants were randomised to receive Mii-vitaliSe either immediately (for 12 months) or after

SUBMITTER: Thomas S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5623500 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature