Is Wii-based motor training better than task-specific matched training for children with developmental coordination disorder? A randomized controlled trial
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Cavalcante Neto, Jorge Lopes, Steenbergen, Bert, Wilson, Peter, Zamunér, Antonio Roberto and Tudella, Eloisa. (2020). Is Wii-based motor training better than task-specific matched training for children with developmental coordination disorder? A randomized controlled trial. Disability and Rehabilitation. 42(18), pp. 2611-2620. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1572794
Authors | Cavalcante Neto, Jorge Lopes, Steenbergen, Bert, Wilson, Peter, Zamunér, Antonio Roberto and Tudella, Eloisa |
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Abstract | Purpose: To evaluate in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) the effects of Wii-training compared with task-specific matched training (TST). Material and methods: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted with 32 children having DCD, aged 7–10 years. Children were randomly assigned to the Wii or task-specific training. Both interventions consisted of 16, 60-min sessions over an 8-week period. The primary outcome measure of movement skill was the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-2 (MABC-2), administered by blinded assessors. Measures included total standard scores (TSS), manual dexterity, aiming/catching, and balance component scores. Results: From pre- to post-test, both groups improved significantly on TSS and balance after intervention. The Wii intervention group also improved on manual dexterity. Neither group improved significantly on aiming/catching. Conclusions: Both the Wii and task-specific training improved overall motor performance and balance. On other MABC-2 component scores, treatment effects differed between groups: Task-specific training had more pronounced effects on balance skills, while Wii training had slightly stronger treatment effects than task-specific training on manual dexterity. It was concluded that task-specific training affords stronger benefits for general motor skill than Wii-based training. Whether Wii training can promote clinically significant benefits for upper-limb function remains to be seen. Trial Registration: This study is registered in a clinical trials registry platform (Protocol: RBR-89YDGJ). Available on the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry <http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/> |
Keywords | motor skills disorders; virtual reality; rehabilitation; innovative therapy; motor performance |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Disability and Rehabilitation |
Journal citation | 42 (18), pp. 2611-2620 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
ISSN | 0963-8288 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2019.1572794 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85062366688 |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 2611-2620 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 22 Feb 2019 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 18 Dec 2018 |
Deposited | 17 May 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w105/is-wii-based-motor-training-better-than-task-specific-matched-training-for-children-with-developmental-coordination-disorder-a-randomized-controlled-trial
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