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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Rehabilitation Science
    • Health Psychology

    Background:

    • Exergames offer potential physical and psychosocial benefits.
    • Evidence for exergames' impact on older adults, particularly in assisted living, requires further investigation.
    • Self-efficacy theory provides a framework for understanding exercise motivation and adherence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects of an exergames intervention on cognition, depression, and health-related quality of life (QOL) in assisted living residents.
    • To explore the influence of exergames on socialization and exercise motivation within this demographic.
    • To apply Bandura's self-efficacy theory to understand intervention outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A pre-posttest, single-group design was employed.
    • Seven assisted living residents (mean age 86 years) participated in an 8-week exergames program, exercising twice weekly.
    • Cognition, depression, and health-related QOL were measured as primary outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • No statistically significant improvements were observed in cognition, depression, or health-related QOL post-intervention.
    • A slight, non-significant trend towards improved cognition was noted.
    • Participants reported enhanced socialization and increased motivation to exercise.

    Conclusions:

    • Exergames did not yield significant cognitive or psychosocial benefits for assisted living residents in this study.
    • While not statistically significant, observed trends in cognition and reported improvements in socialization and motivation warrant further research.
    • Interprofessional collaboration is crucial for implementing exercise programs to enhance QOL in older adults.