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. 2018 Apr 13;30(4):555–562. doi: 10.1589/jpts.30.555

Table 5. The potential benefits and risks of exergames from physiotherapists prospective.

Category Items Percentage
Benefits Enjoyment for patients 9%
Increase patient’s motivation and participation 23%
Variety of exercise option 19%
Can increase intensity and difficulty 14%
Give readable data and feedback (visual and auditory) 14%
Novel 5%
Challenges multiple senses 2%
Dual technique can rehab balance and upper limb 5%
Use as patient device home exercise program 2%
Can increase strength fitness and practice time 7%
Risks Falling 42%
More pressure on staff to supervise the patients 6%
Visual problem 6%
Incorrect use 5%
Injury 5%
Increase the bad competition between patients 5%
Inappropriate and low quality of movements 21%
Waste time to set up 5%
Put pressure on patients 5%