Participatory Design of Fall Prevention Exergames using Multiple Enabling Technologies

Christos Goumopoulos, Michail Chartomatsidis, Georgios Koumanakos

2022

Abstract

Exergames provide significant health benefits for older people. In particular, reinforcing strength and balance through exercises is an effective measure to prevent falls. In addition, cognitive improvements and mental benefits for the elderly can be achieved through physical activity tasks. In this paper a new exergame platform is introduced that combines hardware and intelligent software to create adaptable gaming experiences to improve physical and cognitive functions of older people. The platform integrates different enabling technologies (motion recognition sensor, virtual reality and smart floor) to provide the user with a wider variety of interactions and exercises. The design and development of the exergames is based on the principles of human centered and participatory design as this approach is particularly suitable for the development of technological solutions targeted towards the elderly. In this context, the main methods applied are the development of prototypes and use of qualitative research methods such as participatory development with the help of a focus group using interviews, questionnaires and end user observation. Representative exergames were presented in the form of high and low fidelity prototypes for feedback to both end users and healthcare experts. The data collected from a focus group workshop have been analyzed in order to provide the main guidelines and to record aspects that require attention in the design and implementation of the exergames.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Goumopoulos C., Chartomatsidis M. and Koumanakos G. (2022). Participatory Design of Fall Prevention Exergames using Multiple Enabling Technologies. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE, ISBN 978-989-758-566-1, pages 70-80. DOI: 10.5220/0011044100003188

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ict4awe22,
author={Christos Goumopoulos and Michail Chartomatsidis and Georgios Koumanakos},
title={Participatory Design of Fall Prevention Exergames using Multiple Enabling Technologies},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE,},
year={2022},
pages={70-80},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011044100003188},
isbn={978-989-758-566-1},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies for Ageing Well and e-Health - Volume 1: ICT4AWE,
TI - Participatory Design of Fall Prevention Exergames using Multiple Enabling Technologies
SN - 978-989-758-566-1
AU - Goumopoulos C.
AU - Chartomatsidis M.
AU - Koumanakos G.
PY - 2022
SP - 70
EP - 80
DO - 10.5220/0011044100003188