Interactive Videogame Technologies to Support Independence in the Elderly: A Narrative Review.

@article{Marston2012InteractiveVT,
  title={Interactive Videogame Technologies to Support Independence in the Elderly: A Narrative Review.},
  author={Hannah Ramsden Marston and Stuart T. Smith},
  journal={Games for health journal},
  year={2012},
  volume={1 2},
  pages={
          139-52
        }
}
In recent years the use of videogame technology has increased within the domain of health, in particular to facilitate rehabilitation following a stroke or fall. This review presents an overview of how videogame technologies can be used to address health issues contributing to reduced independence in older adults. Four themes were identified: (1) hardware, (2) software, (3) health issues addressed using videogames, and (4) clinicians' perspectives. Several recommendations have been proposed to… 
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