The Effectiveness of Serious Games in Alleviating Anxiety: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Alaa Abd-alrazaq (Author), Mohannad Alajlani (Author), Dari Alhuwail (Author), Jens Schneider (Author), Laila Akhu-Zaheya (Author), Arfan Ahmed (Author), Mowafa Househ (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundAnxiety is a mental disorder characterized by apprehension, tension, uneasiness, and other related behavioral disturbances. One of the nonpharmacological treatments used for reducing anxiety is serious games, which are games that have a purpose other than entertainment. The effectiveness o...