Impact Factor
3.70
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
4.12
466 total citations
h5-index
30
h5 depth signal
Cited share
88.6%
101 of 114
Total citations
466
Citation footprint
Metric signal
4.28
External metric anchor
Self-citation
4.1%
19 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
172
China
59
Brazil
49
Canada
34
Spain
32
Citing Fields of Research
Postural Control
141
Sports Science
123
Nutrition & Dietetics
97
Psychiatry & Psychology
97
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
67
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
820
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
114
101 cited publications
Last 12 months
38
3.8 publications/month
Open access share
5.3%
2 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
172 citing publications
Leading citing field
Postural Control
141 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
30 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, Feb. 2015-
v4n1, Feb. 2015- ; selected citations only before this date
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Postural Control
Human-Machine Interaction
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Sports Science
Nutrition & Dietetics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Broad Categories
Psychology
Postural Control
Nutrition & Dietetics
Human-Machine Interaction
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Communication Studies
MeSH Descriptors
Exercise Therapy
Play and Playthings
Rehabilitation
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261488497
Open DOI
Ten Years of Pokémon Go: Lessons About How Digital Platforms Influence Health
02
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261473386
Open DOI
A Serious Game to Raise Awareness Among Future Patients About Day-of-Surgery Cancellations
Background:: Same-day surgery cancellations are a persistent and societally relevant challenge, affecting operating room efficiency, patient trust, and health care professionals’ workload. In the Netherlands, many cancellations result fr...
03
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261461636
Open DOI
Effects of Exergame Balance Training with Variable Cognitive Motor Challenges on Serum BDNF, p-tau181, and Cognitive Functions in Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Trial
Introduction: Cognitive-motor exergame balance training may increase attentional demands and neuronal processing, potentially affecting serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), Aβ1–42, and p-tau181, as well as train cogn...
04
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261461654
Open DOI
The Effect of Game-Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation and Its Impact on Upper Extremity Function After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) often results in prolonged recovery and limited shoulder function. Conventional physical therapy rehabilitation programs require sustained patient engagement; however, adherence is freq...
05
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261460581
Open DOI
Assessment of Topographical Orientation Cognitive Functions Using a Virtual Reality Game
Objective:: Topographical disorientation refers to the partial or complete loss of the ability to navigate environments. Traditionally, it has been assessed with “paper and pencil” tests, but recent technological advances have introduced...
06
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261449537
Open DOI
Player Types and Gamification in Adolescent Tobacco Prevention: Insights from Game-Based Interventions
Background:: Game-based tobacco prevention programs have demonstrated the potential to reduce adolescents’ intention to vape. This study investigated the influence of gamification player types on the effectiveness of two programs: A Smok...
07
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261447613
Open DOI
Evaluating the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exergaming in Frozen Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Objective:: Frozen shoulder is a common condition causing shoulder pain and stiffness, with conventional therapies often hindered by low adherence due to their repetitive and painful nature. This randomized clinical trial aimed to evalua...
08
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261445292
Open DOI
Digital Health for Aging in Place: A Co-Design Study
The increasing aging population is driving the development of digital solutions to promote active and healthy aging. However, the adoption of these technologies depends on their alignment with users’ needs and expectations. One way to en...
09
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261441230
Open DOI
The Serious Game NutriGame—Your Food Guide Promotes Communication of the NOVA Food Classification and Healthy Eating Habits Among Adolescents
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a serious game, NutriGame—Your Food Guide, in communicating the NOVA food classification and healthy eating habits to adolescents. The study involved 65 adolescents of both sexes aged between 10 ...
10
DOI 10.1177/2161783x261445327
Open DOI
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Based Simulation Using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board for Assessing the Risk of Falls in Young and Older Adults
Introduction: Falls severely affect older adults and are emerging as a global health and financial burden for public health care systems. Multiple studies have validated the use of virtual reality (VR) to prevent falls and reduce the ris...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
"Research, Development, and Clinical Applications".
Also issued online.