A study co-authored by Kevin G. Volpp, cited in Penn LDI, found that combining gamification and financial incentives significantly boosts physical activity, especially for those at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
Citation:
"Heart Patients Exercised More by Using Games and Incentives to Maintain Money, New Study Showed." Penn LDI, M Meline, August 15, 2024.
Fanaroff A, Patel M. 2024. "Behavioral Economic Approaches to Increase Physical Activity Among Patients with Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease." National Library of Medicine.
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