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Physical and Psychosocial Effects of Wii Fit Exergames Use in Assisted Living Residents

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  • Ying-Yu Chao
  • Yvonne K. Scherer
  • Carolyn A. Montgomery
  • Yow-Wu Wu
  • Kathleen T. Lucke

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical and psychosocial effects of the Wii Fit exergames incorporating self-efficacy theory on assisted living residents. The study was a quasi-experimental pre/post-test design. Thirty-two participants were recruited from two assisted living facilities. Sixteen participants received the Wii Fit exergames incorporating self-efficacy theory twice a week for 4 weeks. The other participants received a health education program. Physical function, fear of falling, depression, and quality of life were evaluated. T tests were used for data analysis. After the 4-week intervention, the Wii Fit group showed significant improvements in balance ( p

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  • Ying-Yu Chao & Yvonne K. Scherer & Carolyn A. Montgomery & Yow-Wu Wu & Kathleen T. Lucke, 2015. "Physical and Psychosocial Effects of Wii Fit Exergames Use in Assisted Living Residents," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 24(6), pages 589-603, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:24:y:2015:i:6:p:589-603
    DOI: 10.1177/1054773814562880
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