ReviewFrontiers in rehabilitation sciences2026
Effects of video game-based interventions on executive functions and motor skills in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based interventions in improving executive functions and motor skills in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Methods: We searched 4 databases: Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and IEEE Xplore up to December 2, 2024. Results: Compared to the control groups, the video game-based intervention groups exhibited a small to medium effect size for inhibitory control (SMD = -0.41, 95% CI: -0.58 to -0.25, Conclusion: Video games can serve as an adjunctive therapy to improve executive functions and gross motor skills in children and adolescents with NDDs. Active video games (AVGs) demonstrate improvements in cognitive flexibility, while sedentary video games (SVGs) show improvements in working memory. Intervention frequency and session duration also influence outcomes. However, due to study heterogeneity and limited sample sizes, these findings remain preliminary and exploratory. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42024534097, identifier CRD42024534097.
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