Using the Nintendo Switch as an exercise modality to increase the enjoyment, motivation, and determine feasibility of the use of exergaming in community-dwelling older adults

Author

Monica Samboa, Cleveland State University

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Committee Members

Monica Samboa, S/OT; Deborah Espy, PT, PhD

Abstract

About one-fourth of older adults are inactive. Exergaming can provide older adults with physical activity to increase their well-being. The capstone focus was to examine feasibility of the Nintendo Switch as a home exercise modality for older adults and create a Switch Clinical Decision-Making Manual. The trial study involved 4 older adults completing a 10-week Switch gaming trial, reporting feasibility, enjoyment, and motivation outcomes. The results of the study describe how the Switch is a feasible tool for older adults’ exercise engagement. Using client-centered games can help with engagement, enjoyment, and motivation to exercise.

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Publication Date

Spring 2024

Keywords

Video games, Gaming, Ring Fit Adventure, Just Dance, Zumba, home exercise modality, personal feasibility, RPE, client-centered, Switch games

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Samboa, Monica, "Using the Nintendo Switch as an exercise modality to increase the enjoyment, motivation, and determine feasibility of the use of exergaming in community-dwelling older adults" (2024). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 69.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/69