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User-centered design and evaluation of virtual environments

Author/s:

Gabbard, J. L. ; Hix, D. ; Swan, J. E.

Citation:

Gabbard, J. L., Hix, D., & Swan, J. E. (1999). User-centered design and evaluation of virtual environments. IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, 19(6), 51-59.


Keywords:

3d; design/development; motivation; virtual worlds

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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A randomized controlled trial of gravity-supported, computer-enhanced arm exercise for individuals with severe hemiparesis

Author/s:

Housman, S. J. ; Reinkensmeyer, D. J.; Scott, K. M.

Citation:

Housman, S. J., Scott, K. M., & Reinkensmeyer, D. J. (2009). A randomized controlled trial of gravity-supported, computer-enhanced arm exercise for individuals with severe hemiparesis. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 23(5), 505-514.

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Energy expended by boys playing active video games

Author/s:

Kilding, A. E.; Schofield, A. ; White, K.

Citation:

White, K., Schofield, A., & Kilding, A. E. (2011). Energy expended by boys playing active video games. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14(2), 130-134.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.07.005

Keywords:

exercise; exergame; fitness; game; health; nintendo wii; play; pre-teens; teens; video game

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:

Children; Young Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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The design of goal-based scenarios

Author/s:

Bell, B. ; Fano, A. ; Jona, M.; Schank, R.

Citation:

Schank, R., Fano, A., Bell, B., & Jona, M. (1993). The design of goal-based scenarios. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 3(4), 305-345.


Keywords:

computer-assisted instruction; design/development; educational; elearning; learning; pc; sickle cell disease; students

Health Topic:

Cognition

Target Population:

General Audience

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Development and validation of a computerized exercise intervention program for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Korea

Author/s:

Hwang, A. R. ; Kim, C. J.; Lee, H. C. ; Yoo, J. S.

Citation:

Yoo, J. S., Hwang, A. R., Lee, H. C., & Kim, C. J. (2003). Development and validation of a computerized exercise intervention program for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Korea. Yonsei Medical Journal, 44(5), 892-904.


Keywords:

adults; online; patients; physical activity; seniors

Health Topic:

Diabetes; Exercise and Fitness

Target Population:

Adults; Seniors

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Childhood overweight and the built environment: Making technology part of the solution rather than part of the problem

Author/s:

Hillier, A.

Citation:

Hillier, A. (2008). Childhood overweight and the built environment: Making technology part of the solution rather than part of the problem. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 615, 56-82.


Keywords:

children; health promotion; obesity; pediatrics; physical activity

Health Topic:

Exercise and Fitness; Food and Nutrition; Obesity and Weight Loss

Target Population:

Children

Publication Type:

Journal Article

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Feasibility of activity-promoting video games among obese adolescents and young adults in a clinical setting

Author/s:

Furbeck, B. ; Nowak, D. ; Radon, K. ; Siegfried, W. ; Thomas, S. ; von Kries, R.

Citation:

Radon, K., Furbeck, B., Thomas, S., Siegfried, W., Nowak, D., & von Kries, R. (2011). Feasibility of activity-promoting video games among obese adolescents and young adults in a clinical setting. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 14(1), 42-45.

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Training and transfer effects of executive functions in preschool children

Author/s:

Bohlin, G. ; Klingberg, T.; Lindqvist, S. ; Nutley, S. B. ; Thorell, L. B.

Citation:

Thorell, L. B., Lindqvist, S., Nutley, S. B., Bohlin, G., & Klingberg, T. (2009). Training and transfer effects of executive functions in preschool children. Developmental Science, 12(1), 106-113.

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