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Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Cognitive and Physical Function in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: Systematic Review

Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Cognitive and Physical Function in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: Systematic Review

Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Cognitive and Physical Function in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia: Systematic Review

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Yinan Zhao1 Author Orcid Image ;   Hui Feng1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Xinyin Wu4 Author Orcid Image ;   Yan Du5 Author Orcid Image ;   Xiufen Yang1 Author Orcid Image ;   Mingyue Hu1 Author Orcid Image ;   Hongting Ning1 Author Orcid Image ;   Lulu Liao1 Author Orcid Image ;   Huijing Chen1 Author Orcid Image ;   Yishan Zhao6 Author Orcid Image
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