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Leonie Klompstra1, Anna Strömberg1, Antoni Bayes-Genis2
1Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, 581 83, Sweden, 46 700896360.
JMIR Serious Games
|November 28, 2025
Summary
Exergaming can motivate heart failure patients to increase physical activity. However, successful implementation requires personalized care, integration into treatment plans, and overcoming technology challenges.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) management often involves lifestyle modifications, including physical activity.
- Traditional exercise programs may face adherence challenges in HF patients.
- Exergaming presents a novel, technology-based approach to enhance physical activity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of exergaming as a motivational tool for physical activity in heart failure patients.
- To identify key factors influencing the successful integration of exergaming into heart failure care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving health care professionals.
- Exploration of perspectives on exergaming for heart failure patients.
Main Results:
- Health care professionals recognize exergaming's motivational potential for heart failure patients.
- Successful adoption hinges on integrating exergaming into current care pathways.
- Personalization of exergaming interventions to individual patient needs is crucial.
- Addressing and overcoming technological barriers is essential for widespread use.
Conclusions:
- Exergaming shows promise for improving physical activity in heart failure.
- Strategic implementation, patient-centered design, and technological support are vital for realizing its benefits.
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