Recalibrating disparities in perceived and actual balance abilities in older adults: a mixed-methods evaluation of a novel exergaming intervention

Recalibrating disparities in perceived and actual balance abilities in older adults: a mixed-methods evaluation of a novel exergaming intervention

Abstract Background Published reports suggest a disparity between perceived and actual balance abilities, a trait associated with increased fall-risk in older adults. We investigate whether it is possible to ‘recalibrate’ these disparities using a novel gaming intervention. Methods We recruited 26 o...

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Main Authors: Toby J. Ellmers, Ioannis Th. Paraskevopoulos, A. Mark Williams, William R. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Self-efficacy
Balance confidence
Perceived balance abilities
Exergame intervention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0369-8

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