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Relationship between employment and adaptive video gaming in individuals with physical disabilities.

Drew H RedepenningMitch BellOluwasanmi AdenaiyeBrad E Dicianno
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2024)
Participants in this study had higher rates of employment compared to national averages for individuals with physical disabilities. More frequent use of adaptive gaming equipment for work was associated with a higher likeliness of full-time employment. Most participants who were employed reported subjective benefits of adaptive gaming on employment through improvements in mental health, physical function, and cognition.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • mental illness
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality