What question did this study set out to answer?

To investigate the impact of Nintendo Wii Fit activities on the balance of older adults living independently.

March 21, 2011

The Effect of Nintendo Wii on Balance: A Pilot Study Supporting the Use of the Wii in Occupational Therapy for the Well Elderly

Key Points

To investigate the impact of Nintendo Wii Fit activities on the balance of older adults living independently.
Pilot study involving 22 community living older adults
Participants engaged in twelve 20-minute Wii Fit sessions over 4 weeks
Balance was measured using the Berg Balance Scale before and after the intervention.
Participants scored an average of 9.14 points higher on the posttest of the Berg Balance Scale
Statistical analysis showed significant improvement in balance with t(21) = -9.861, p < .01
Participants reported positive perceptions of improved balance and quality of life.

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study explored the benefits that Nintendo's Wii Fit activities may have on the balance of 22 community living older adults. Over 4 weeks, participants completed twelve 20-min sessions using various programs in the Wii Fit. Pretest and posttest measurements were obtained using the Berg Balance Scale with participants scoring an average of 9.14 points higher on the postintervention. Posttest balance scores were significantly greater t (21) = -9.861, p < .01 than pretest scores. Reports from the participants supported the positive use and possible improvements in quality of life. The results of this study suggest the potential effectiveness of utilizing the Nintendo Wii as a therapeutic agent in occupational therapy practice.

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Williams et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d804d4537c710c9cae29e4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3109/07380577.2011.560627

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