Games for health journal
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Games for health journal · Feb 2019
Augmented Reality Games as a New Class of Physical Activity Interventions? The Impact of Pokémon Go Use and Gaming Intensity on Physical Activity.
To assess the health impact of augmented reality games by examining the association between Pokémon Go and physical activity among university students. ⋯ In this pilot study, Pokémon Go was associated with a transient increase in physical activity in the first week. Augmented reality games need to demonstrate a sustained positive health impact to be promoted as a new class of physical activity interventions.