Gamification in Cognitive Health

This research area focuses on the use of gamification techniques to enhance cognitive health and well-being. It explores how interactive gaming experiences can be designed to promote mental engagement and improve cognitive outcomes, particularly among older adults.

Gamification
Cognitive health
Mental engagement
Game design
Older adults
Health outcomes
Cognitive control

13,639 papers

Parent topic: Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience

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Top Papers

Effects Of Violent Video Games On Aggressive Behavior, Aggressive Cognition, Aggressive Affect, Physiological Arousal, And Prosocial Behavior: A Meta-Analytic Review Of The Scientific Literature

2001 · 1,393 citations

Video Game Training Enhances Cognitive Control In Older Adults

2013 · 1,261 citations

Gamification For Health And Wellbeing: A Systematic Review Of The Literature

2016 · 861 citations

A Systematic Review Of Gamification In e-Health

2017 · 688 citations

The Effects Of Video Game Playing On Attention, Memory, And Executive Control

2008 · 685 citations

Can Training In A Real-Time Strategy Video Game Attenuate Cognitive Decline In Older Adults?

2008 · 651 citations

A Video Game Improves Behavioral Outcomes In Adolescents And Young Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Trial

2008 · 636 citations

Fish’n’Steps: Encouraging Physical Activity With An Interactive Computer Game

2006 · 535 citations

The Impact Of Video Games On Training Surgeons In The 21St Century

2007 · 494 citations

Systematic Review Of Serious Games For Medical Education And Surgical Skills Training

2012 · 488 citations

Use Of A Low-Cost, Commercially Available Gaming Console (Wii) For Rehabilitation Of An Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy

2008 · 476 citations

Optimising Engagement For Stroke Rehabilitation Using Serious Games

2009 · 443 citations

Active Video Games To Promote Physical Activity In Children And Youth

2010 · 434 citations

The Doctor-Nurse Game

1967 · 419 citations

Gamification: What It Is And Why It Matters To Digital Health Behavior Change Developers

2013 · 414 citations

Investigating The Impact Of Video Games On High School Students’ Engagement And Learning About Genetics

2009 · 413 citations

Brain Plasticity Through The Life Span: Learning To Learn And Action Video Games

2012 · 387 citations

Serious Gaming And Gamification Education In Health Professions: Systematic Review

2019 · 386 citations

Role Of Video Games In Improving Health-Related Outcomes

2012 · 379 citations

Just A Fad? Gamification In Health And Fitness Apps

2014 · 371 citations