

This systematic review evaluates the beneficial effects of video gaming on neuroplasticity specifically on intervention studies. However, the previous systematic review has several differences to this systematic review. A systematic review of video gaming has been published. Recently, numerous video gaming studies showed beneficial effects on cognition and the brain. However, the beneficial effects vary among video game types.Ībstract = "Video gaming, the experience of playing electronic games, has shown several benefits for human health. Results of this systematic review demonstrated that video gaming can be beneficial to the brain. The total training durations were 16–90 h.

The game genres examined were 3D adventure, first-person shooting (FPS), puzzle, rhythm dance, and strategy. Video gaming affects the brain structure and function depending on how the game is played. Overall, the eligible articles showed fair quality according to Delphi Criteria. Nine scientific articles were eligible for the review. A systematic review was written instead of a meta-analytic review because of variations among participants, video games, and outcomes. Literature research was conducted from randomized controlled trials in PubMed and Google Scholar published after 2000.

Video gaming, the experience of playing electronic games, has shown several benefits for human health.
