Study on the Use of Exergames to Support Older Adults With Psychosis

This study aims to explore a new, engaging approach to support older adults with psychosis-an umbrella term that includes conditions such as schizophrenia, late-onset schizophrenia, and psychotic symptoms resulting from other medical or psychiatric conditions like dementia, delirium, mood disorders, or delusional disorder. As the aging population grows, a rising number of older adults are living with schizophrenia and related disorders, facing not only psychiatric symptoms like hallucinations and delusions but also cognitive impairments, reduced mobility, social isolation, and physical decline. These combined challenges significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life. At present, there are no psychosis treatment guidelines specifically tailored for people aged 60 and above, though general principles from younger populations can be adapted. Evidence suggests that integrating physical and cognitive rehabilitation into standard psychiatric care may enhance treatment outcomes for this age group. One promising method is the use of "exergames"-interactive video games that combine physical movement with cognitive challenges. These games typically require users to perform body movements such as stepping or shifting weight in response to visual and auditory cues, thereby training functions like attention, memory, balance, coordination, and executive function. Exergames offer a playful and stimulating alternative to conventional exercises and are often better accepted by old…

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Tobias Melcher, Dr. Dipl.-Psych.  ·  +41 61 325 5163  ·  tobias.melcher@upk.ch

Riccardo Bernardi, M.Sc. Science of Psychology  ·  +41 61 325 5311  ·  riccardo.bernardi@upk.ch

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