Physical and Psychosocial Function in Residential Aged Care Elders: Effect of Nintendo Wii Sports Games

Justin W L Keogh; Nicola Power; Leslie Wooller; Patricia Lucas; Chris Whatman

doi:10.1123/JAPA.2012-0272

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Physical and Psychosocial Function in Residential Aged Care Elders: Effect of Nintendo Wii Sports Games

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Physical and Psychosocial Function in Residential Aged Care Elders: Effect of Nintendo Wii Sports Games

Justin W L Keogh, Nicola Power, Leslie Wooller, Patricia Lucas and Chris Whatman

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.22(2), pp.235-244

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/JAPA.2012-0272

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

exercise

semi-structured group interviews

nursing homes

psychosocial

recreational therapy/activities

This mixed-methods, quasi-experimental pilot study examined whether the Nintendo Wii Sports (NWS) active video game (exergame) system could significantly improve the functional ability, physical activity levels and quality of life of 34 older adults (4 males and 30 females, 83±8 years) living in two residential aged care (RAC) centers. Change score analyses indicated the intervention group had significantly greater increases in bicep curl muscular endurance, physical activity levels and psychological quality of life than the control group (p less than .05). Analysis of the quotes underlying the three themes (Feeling Silly, Feeling Good; Having Fun; and Something to Look Forward to) suggested that intervention group participants developed a sense of empowerment and achievement after some initial reluctance and anxiousness. They felt that the games were fun and provided an avenue for greater socialization. These results add some further support to the utilization of NWS exergames in the RAC context.

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Title: Physical and Psychosocial Function in Residential Aged Care Elders: Effect of Nintendo Wii Sports Games
Authors: Justin W L Keogh (Author) - Bond University
Nicola Power (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Leslie Wooller (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Patricia Lucas (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Chris Whatman (Author) - Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Publication details: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol.22(2), pp.235-244
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1123/JAPA.2012-0272
ISSN: 1063-8652
Copyright note: Copyright © 2014 The Author. This manuscript is as accepted for publication in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol 22, No. 2. The definitive version is available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/JAPA.2012-0272
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450203002621
Output Type: Journal article

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