Journal article
Videogames for independent living: A novel approach to telehealth
Telecommunications Journal of Australia, Vol.61(3), pp.40.1-40.14
2011
Abstract
In this article we address the health-related barriers to independence of older adults and review the evidence for the use of telehealth technologies to facilitate and promote continued independence. In particular we outline a program of research at Neuroscience Research Australia which aims to (1) design, develop and implement of broadband-enabled videogame technology framework to facilitate independent living in older adults and (2) assess the effectiveness of home-based videogame technologies to impact upon age-related health issues that significantly reduce independence in older adults. We show as an example work we are doing to address the issue of postural instability and falls in older adults.
Details
- Title
- Videogames for independent living: A novel approach to telehealth
- Authors
- Stuart T Smith (Author) - Neuroscience Research Australia
- Publication details
- Telecommunications Journal of Australia, Vol.61(3), pp.40.1-40.14
- Publisher
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.7790/tja.v61i3.232
- ISSN
- 0040-2486
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2011 The authors. Reproduced here with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449197702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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