Nintendo Wii 1 Running head: NINTENDO WII Nintendo Wii: The Effects of Modern Gaming Technology within a Geriatric Population
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Purpose: Today, independent living facilities are exploring the health benefits of the Nintendo Wii. This study explored the effects of cardiovascular functioning, balance, and quality of life of a well-elderly population (N=11) residing in an independent living facility. This study consisted of 12 Wii sessions, conducted over a 4-week period. Method: Subjects participated in 20-minute interventions, three times per week. Three dependent variables were measured using the Short Form Health Survey version 2, Berg Balance Scale, and Polar heart monitors. Results of the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test’s revealed there were significant changes in balance; however, no significant changes in quality of life and cardiovascular endurance were found. Conclusion: The Wii program resulted in improved levels of balance in all participants.
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