SynthesisBMC pediatrics2019
Do video game interventions improve motor outcomes in children with developmental coordination disorder? A systematic review using the ICF framework.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 53 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exploring Occupation-Based Interventions for Sleep Within OTPF: A Systematic Review.Occupational therapy international · 2026Pooled it
- Therapeutic and Preventive Use of Video Games in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2020Pooled it
- Physically Active Play as a Context for Motor Learning in Children with and Without Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Conceptual Synthesis of Cross-Domain Alignment.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Use of Virtual Reality in School-Aged Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Novel Approach.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Evaluating the impact of virtual reality game training on upper limb motor performance in children and adolescents with developmental coordination disorder: a scoping review using the ICF framework.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2024Article
- A Home-Based Exercise Program With Active Video Games for Balance, Motor Proficiency, Foot and Ankle Ability, and Intrinsic Motivation in Children With Chronic Ankle Instability: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2023Article
- A Clinical Practice Guide to Enhance Physical Activity Participation for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder in Canada.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2023Article
- Programs Using Stimulation-Regulating Technologies to Promote Physical Activity in People With Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: Scoping Review.JMIR rehabilitation and assistive technologies · 2022Article
- Effects of COVID-19 on Physical Activity and Its Relationship With Mental Health in a US Community Sample: Cross-sectional, Convenience Sampling-based Online Survey.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Active Video Games for Improving Mental Health and Physical Fitness-An Alternative for Children and Adolescents during Social Isolation: An Overview.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Effects of Graded Exergames on Fitness Performance in Elementary School Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2021Article
- Manual Dexterity is not Related to Media Viewing but is Related to Perceptual Bias in School-Age Children.Brain sciences · 2020Article
- Comparison of Behavioral Changes and Brain Activity between Adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder and Student Pro-Gamers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Effectiveness of digital games promoting young people's mental health: A review of reviews.Digital healthReview
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundChildren with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) experience a range of difficulties that can potentially limit their academic, social and physical ability. Recent research has developed interventions that aim to improve motor outcomes in a variety of paediatric cohorts using video gaming equipment. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the literature on virtual reality or video game interventions that aim to improve motor outcomes in children with DCD.
methodsSeven databases were searched for studies using the following criteria: a) virtual reality or video game based intervention; b) children with DCD; and c) motor outcomes relating to body structure and function, activity or participation. Data were extracted relating to study design, participant characteristics, details of the intervention, outcome measures, results, and feasibility/adherence.
resultsFifteen articles were included for review, including eight randomised controlled trials. No studies used virtual reality equipment, with all interventions using video games (Nintendo Wii in 12/15 articles). Mixed effects of video game intervention on outcome were found, with conflicting evidence across studies. Studies that reported on feasibility found most children enjoyed and adhered to the video game interventions.
conclusionsThis review found limited evidence for the effectiveness of video game interventions for children with DCD to improve motor outcomes due to limitations in the research including low sample sizes and low to moderate methodological quality. Further research is needed to determine the effect of video game or virtual reality interventions on motor outcomes in children with DCD. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION: The protocol for this systematic review can be found on PROSPERO ( CRD42017064427 ).
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