Videojuegos como apoyo terapéutico en el contexto de la salud: revisión integrativa

Edgardo Javier  Muñoz Beltrán; Jhony  Cruz Riveros; Juan Carlos Guarnizo Usuga

doi:10.22490/26194759.11880

La Edición Especial FIKLiv 2026 de la Revista Biociencias reúne investigaciones y experiencias interdisciplinarias en cinco ejes: 1) salud, territorio, interculturalidad y transformación social; 2) determinantes, prevención, ambiente y cuidado de la salud; 3) formación, innovación y nuevas estrategias para el cuidado; 4) inteligencia artificial, salud digital, bioética y gestión basada en datos; y 5) IA, educación, ciencia abierta y futuro de la academia.

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): EDICIÓN ESPECIAL FIKLIV

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Video games in the context of health: integrative review

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/26194759.11880

Edgardo Javier Muñoz Beltrán Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

Jhony Cruz Riveros Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina

Juan Carlos Guarnizo Usuga Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

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The use of video games as therapeutic support and in the rehabilitation of various conditions related to physical mobility and mental health has proven to be a useful and accessible tool for most patients.

Objective: To identify the main uses of video game devices in clinical and therapeutic contexts, classifying them according to their usefulness in treatment.

Methodology: An integrative literature review was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, and SciELO databases, identifying 3213 articles. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, selecting 43 studies. The analysis followed the Whittemore and Knafl phases: matrix visualizations, comparison, and synthesis of categories, ensuring a coherent process.

Results: Video game devices are mainly used in three main areas: prevention, promotion of physical activity and healthy habits; treatment, support in mental health and cognitive rehabilitation; and physical rehabilitation, improvement of mobility, strength, and coordination. Their technical characteristics, such as motion capture and biometric recording, promote therapeutic adherence and active patient participation. Conclusions: The use of video games as a therapeutic tool constitutes an innovative strategy with the potential to strengthen prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in health.

keywords: Video game, medical rehabilitation, technology, public health, rehabilitation, education

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Muñoz Beltrán , E. J., Cruz Riveros, J., & Guarnizo Usuga, J. C. (2026). Video games in the context of health: integrative review. Biociencias, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.22490/26194759.11880

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