The use of the Wii Fit in forensic mental health:exercise for people at risk of obesity

Nicola Bacon; Louise Farnworth; Richard Boyd

doi:10.4276/030802212X13286281650992

The use of the Wii Fit in forensic mental health:exercise for people at risk of obesity

Nicola Bacon
, Louise Farnworth
, Richard Boyd

Occupational Therapy

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Abstract

This exploratory study aimed to evaluate the use of the NintendoWii Fit in changing engagement in physical activity for patients at risk of obesity at a secure hospital.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	61 - 68
Number of pages	8
Journal	British Journal of Occupational Therapy
Volume	75
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4276/030802212X13286281650992
Publication status	Published - 2012

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The use of the Wii Fit in forensic mental health:exercise for people at risk of obesity

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