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ArticleNeuropsychiatric disease and treatment2013

Effectiveness and safety of Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ training in children with migraine without aura: a preliminary study.

Maria Esposito, Maria Ruberto, Francesca Gimigliano, Rosa Marotta, Beatrice Gallai, Lucia Parisi, Serena Marianna Lavano, Michele Roccella, Marco Carotenuto

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Article in Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Maria EspositoCenter for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy.
Maria RubertoDepartment of Odonto-Stomathologic Disciplines, Pathology - Orthopedic Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Francesca GimiglianoCenter for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy ; Department of Odonto-Stomathologic Disciplines, Pathology - Orthopedic Sciences, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Rosa MarottaDepartment of Psychiatry, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Beatrice GallaiUnit of Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.
Lucia ParisiChild Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Serena Marianna LavanoDepartment of Psychiatry, "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Michele RoccellaChild Neuropsychiatry, Department of Psychology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Marco CarotenutoCenter for Childhood Headache, Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Clinic, Department of Mental Health, Physical and Preventive Medicine, Naples, Italy.
Magna Graecia University · ITUniversity of Naples Federico II · ITUniversity of Palermo · ITUniversity of Perugia · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMigraine without aura (MoA) is a painful syndrome, particularly in childhood; it is often accompanied by severe impairments, including emotional dysfunction, absenteeism from school, and poor academic performance, as well as issues relating to poor cognitive function, sleep habits, and motor coordination. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study population consisted of 71 patients affected by MoA (32 females, 39 males) (mean age: 9.13±1.94 years); the control group consisted of 93 normally developing children (44 females, 49 males) (mean age: 8.97±2.03 years) recruited in the Campania school region. The entire population underwent a clinical evaluation to assess total intelligence quotient level, visual-motor integration (VMI) skills, and motor coordination performance, the later using the Movement Assessment Battery for Children (M-ABC). Children underwent training using the Wii-balance board and Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ software (Nintendo Co, Ltd, Kyoto, Japan); training lasted for 12 weeks and consisted of three 30-minute sessions per week at their home.

resultsThe two starting populations (MoA and controls) were not significantly different for age (P=0.899) and sex (P=0.611). M-ABC and VMI performances at baseline (T0) were significantly different in dexterity, balance, and total score for M-ABC (P<0.001) and visual (P=0.003) and motor (P<0.001) tasks for VMI. After 3 months of Wii training (T1), MoA children showed a significant improvement in M-ABC global performance (P<0.001), M-ABC dexterity (P<0.001), M-ABC balance (P<0.001), and VMI motor task (P<0.001).

conclusionOur study reported the positive effects of the Nintendo Wii Fit Plus™ system as a rehabilitative device for the visuomotor and balance skills impairments among children affected by MoA, even if further research and longer follow-up are needed.

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childhood rehabilitationmigraine without auraNintendo Wii Fit Plus™pediatric migraine

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