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- Title
Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality: A Scoping Review.
- Authors
Giakoni-Ramírez, Frano; Godoy-Cumillaf, Andrés; Espoz-Lazo, Sebastián; Duclos-Bastias, Daniel; del Val Martín, Pablo
- Abstract
Physical activity has benefits for health, but many adolescents are inactive. However, video games such as Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) have grown in popularity as a leisure activity among young people, allowing them to manipulate objects in virtual environments increasing the practice of physical activity. The evidence indicates that the interest in physical activity through IVR is greater than in traditional methods, and different experiences have been reported. However, few studies indicate the sample evaluated, the effects found, or the IVR instruments used. Due to this, is the aim of this study is to identify the publications referring to IVR and physical activity, characterize them, and present the obtained main findings. For this, the guidelines described in the PRISMA-ScR for scoping reviews were applied. After the use of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, eight articles were included. Results show evidence regarding physiological outcomes, perceptual variables, interest and enjoyment, and psychological effects regarding physical activity through IVR. Additionally, the use of different devices and their prescriptions are explored. It is concluded that there is interest from the scientific community for the practice of physical activity through IVR, as well as for its application for the maintenance of active habits. This is important as it positions IVR as a method that can be a more experiential and effective way to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Subjects
EVALUATION of medical care; VIRTUAL reality; SERIAL publications; SYSTEMATIC reviews; DIGITAL technology; BIBLIOGRAPHIC databases; RECREATION; PHYSICAL activity; WALKING; LITERATURE reviews; DANCE; DIFFUSION of innovations
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2023, Vol 11, Issue 11, p1553
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare11111553