Influence of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: Study and Implications.
Tim AlthoffRyen W WhiteEric HorvitzPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2016)
Mobile apps combining game play with physical activity lead to substantial short-term activity increases and, in contrast to many existing interventions and mobile health apps, have the potential to reach activity-poor populations. Future studies are needed to investigate potential long-term effects of these applications.