A Blended Web-Based Gaming Intervention on Changes in Physical Activity for Overweight and Obese Employees: Influence and Usage in an Experimental Pilot Study.
Tessa A Kouwenhoven-PasmooijSuzan J W RobroekSui Wai LingJoost van RosmalenElisabeth F C van RossumAlex BurdorfM G Myriam HuninkPublished in: JMIR serious games (2017)
This blended Web-based gaming intervention was beneficial for overweight workers in becoming physically active above the recommended activity levels during the entire intervention period, and a favorable influence on BMI and waist circumference was observed. Promising components in the intervention, and thus targets for upscaling, are eHealth teams and engagement with the game. Broader implementation and long-term follow-up can provide insights into the sustainable effects on PA and weight loss and into who benefits the most from this approach.