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Video Games as a Complementary Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review
Journal of Psychiatric Practice
|March 3, 2022
Summary
Video games show promise for schizophrenia treatment, effectively improving cognitive functions. Further research and collaboration are recommended for optimized therapeutic interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Digital Health
Background:
- Schizophrenia is a common and severe mental health condition.
- Video games are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic potential in healthcare.
- Existing reviews on video game interventions for schizophrenia are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the evidence on video game-based therapeutic interventions for schizophrenia patients.
- To synthesize findings on the efficacy and acceptance of these interventions.
Main Methods:
- Adherence to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
- Systematic search of four major databases: PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, and clinicaltrials.gov.
- Inclusion of original studies investigating video game interventions for schizophrenia.
Main Results:
- Eleven articles were included in the final review.
- Video game interventions were predominantly delivered via video consoles, with some using personal computers.
- These interventions demonstrated good acceptance and effectiveness in enhancing cognitive functions.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive training is likely a key mechanism behind the benefits of video game interventions.
- Future research should focus on software optimization and enhanced collaboration between game developers and healthcare professionals.
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