ArticleThe Journal of cardiovascular nursing
Facilitators and Challenges to Exergaming: Perspectives of Patients With Heart Failure.
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- The Rationale Behind the Design Decisions in an Augmented Reality Mobile eHealth Exergame to Increase Physical Activity for Inactive Older People With Heart Failure.JMIR serious games · 2024Article
- The Application of a Serious Game Framework to Design and Develop an Exergame for Patients With Heart Failure.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
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- Effective Strategies for Physical Activity Adherence in Heart Failure Patients: An Umbrella Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Review
- A Sensor-Controlled Digital Game for Heart Failure Self-Care Based on Behavioral Change Frameworks.SeGAH ... IEEE ... International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health : book of proceedings. IEEE International Conference on Serious Games and Applications for Health · 2022Article
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backgroundFew investigators have explored challenges and facilitators to exergaming, essential factors to exergaming adherence, among patients with heart failure.
objectivesIn this qualitative study, we explored facilitators and challenges using a home-based exergame platform, the Nintendo Wii Sports, in patients with heart failure.
methodsSemistructured face-to-face interviews were conducted in 13 participants given a diagnosis of heart failure (age range, 34-69 years). Participants were asked about their experiences with exergaming. Transcribed interviews were analyzed with content analysis.
resultsThe following 4 facilitators were identified: (1) enjoyment and competition motivated gaming, (2) accessibility at home gave freedom and lowered participants' barriers to exercise, (3) physical benefits when decreasing sedentary lifestyle, and (4) psychosocial benefits on stress, mood, and family interactions. Challenges included (1) diminished engagement over time due to boredom playing similar games and (2) frustrations due to game difficulty and lack of improvement.
conclusionExergaming can increase individuals' physical activity because of easy accessibility and the fun and motivating factors the games offer. Participants initially found exergaming enjoyable and challenging. However, engagement diminished over time because of boredom from playing the same games for a period of time. Participants' preferences and capacities, participants' past experiences, and social support must be considered to avoid boredom and frustrations. Future studies are warranted to determine adherence to exergaming among patients with heart failure and, ultimately, increased overall well-being and healthcare delivery in this patient population.
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