Publications by authors named "Sonia Dolader-Olive"
Background: gamification is a potentially attractive option for improving balance and reducing falls.
Objectives: to assess the effect of balance training using the NintendoTM Wii game console on balance (primary outcome), falls and fear of falling.
Design: quasi-randomised, open-label, controlled clinical trial in parallel groups, carried out on community-dwelling patients over 70 years, able to walk independently.
Study protocol of a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a primary care intervention using the Nintendo™ Wii console to improve balance and decrease falls in the elderly.
Pilar Montero-Alía Laura Muñoz-Ortiz Mercè Jiménez-González Carla Benedicto-Pañell Salvador Altimir-Losada
BMC Geriatr
January 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effectiveness of using a Nintendo™ Wii console to improve balance in elderly individuals, with the goal of reducing falls and fear of falling.
- It involves a randomized trial with 760 patients over 70 years old, where half participate in balance exercises via the Wii and half continue their normal activities over three months.
- The study also assesses the correlation between balance measured by the Wii and traditional tests, promoting a relaxing and accessible way for the elderly to enhance their balance while potentially lowering healthcare costs.