Serious Games for Rehabilitation A Survey and a Classification Towards a Taxonomy

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2010

Authors

rego, p (Author) Other; moreira, pm (Author) Other; reis, lp (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Sistemas y Tecnologías de Información

Pages: 349-354

5th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies

Santiago Compostela, Spain, 16-19 Junho de 2010

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 43 Citations

Scopus - 270 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Computer and information sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-CW2

Abstract (EN): Serious Games are growing into a significant area spurred by the growth in the use of video games and of new methods for their development. They have important applications in several distinct areas such as: military, health, government, and education. The design of computer games can offer valuable contributions to develop effective games in the rehabilitation area. This paper presents fundamental concepts relating to Serious Games followed by a survey of relevant work and applications on Serious Games for Rehabilitation. We propose a classification designed to properly distinguish and compare Serious Games for Rehabilitation systems in what concerns their fundamental characteristics. We also describe a particular Serious Game for Rehabilitation, RehaCom, as a case study. Finally, the paper presents some challenges and research opportunities in this area.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6