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Patrick Manser, Fabian Herold, Eling D. de Bruin
Ageing Research Reviews, vol. 99, 2024, p. 102385
Ageing Research Reviews, vol. 99, 2024, p. 102385
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Manser, P., Herold, F., & de Bruin, E. D. (2024). Components of effective exergame-based training to improve cognitive functioning in middle-aged to older adults – A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews, 99, 102385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2024.102385
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Manser, Patrick, Fabian Herold, and Eling D. de Bruin. “Components of Effective Exergame-Based Training to Improve Cognitive Functioning in Middle-Aged to Older Adults – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Ageing Research Reviews 99 (2024): 102385.
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Manser, Patrick, et al. “Components of Effective Exergame-Based Training to Improve Cognitive Functioning in Middle-Aged to Older Adults – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Ageing Research Reviews, vol. 99, 2024, p. 102385, doi:10.1016/j.arr.2024.102385.
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@article{manser2024a,
title = {Components of effective exergame-based training to improve cognitive functioning in middle-aged to older adults – A systematic review and meta-analysis},
year = {2024},
journal = {Ageing Research Reviews},
pages = {102385},
volume = {99},
doi = {10.1016/j.arr.2024.102385},
author = {Manser, Patrick and Herold, Fabian and de Bruin, Eling D.}
}
Abstract:
Background: Exergame-based training is currently considered a more promising training approach than conventional physical and/or cognitive training.
Objectives: This study aimed to provide quantitative evidence on dose-response relationships of specific exercise and training variables (training components) of exergame-based training on cognitive functioning in middle-aged to older adults (MOA).
Methods: We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis including randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of exergame-based training to inactive control interventions on cognitive performance in MOA.
Results: The systematic literature search identified 22,928 records of which 31 studies were included. The effectiveness of exergame-based training was significantly moderated by the following training components: body position for global cognitive functioning, the type of motor-cognitive training, training location, and training administration for complex attention, and exercise intensity for executive functions.
Conclusion: The effectiveness of exergame-based training was moderated by several training components that have in common that they enhance the ecological validity of the training (e.g., stepping movements in a standing position). Therefore, it seems paramount that future research focuses on developing innovative novel exergame-based training concepts that incorporate these (and other) training components to enhance their ecological validity and transferability to clinical practice. We provide specific evidence-based recommendations for the application of our research findings in research and practical settings and identified and discussed several areas of interest for future research.
Objectives: This study aimed to provide quantitative evidence on dose-response relationships of specific exercise and training variables (training components) of exergame-based training on cognitive functioning in middle-aged to older adults (MOA).
Methods: We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis including randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of exergame-based training to inactive control interventions on cognitive performance in MOA.
Results: The systematic literature search identified 22,928 records of which 31 studies were included. The effectiveness of exergame-based training was significantly moderated by the following training components: body position for global cognitive functioning, the type of motor-cognitive training, training location, and training administration for complex attention, and exercise intensity for executive functions.
Conclusion: The effectiveness of exergame-based training was moderated by several training components that have in common that they enhance the ecological validity of the training (e.g., stepping movements in a standing position). Therefore, it seems paramount that future research focuses on developing innovative novel exergame-based training concepts that incorporate these (and other) training components to enhance their ecological validity and transferability to clinical practice. We provide specific evidence-based recommendations for the application of our research findings in research and practical settings and identified and discussed several areas of interest for future research.