Promoting Physical Activity in Japanese Older Adults Using a Social Pervasive Game: Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Santos, Luciano Henrique De Oliveira (Author), Okamoto, Kazuya (Author), Otsuki, Ryo (Author), Hiragi, Shusuke (Author), Yamamoto, Goshiro (Author), Sugiyama, Osamu (Author), Aoyama, Tomoki (Author), Kuroda, Tomohiro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPervasive games aim to create more fun and engaging experiences by mixing elements from the real world into the game world. Because they intermingle with players' lives and naturally promote more casual gameplay, they could be a powerful strategy to stimulate physical activity among o...