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Games for Health Journal

Games for Health Journal is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the impact of game research, technologies, and applications on human health and well-being, publishing original research in this emerging area of healthcare.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor 2.8
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 2161-783X
eISSN 2161-7856
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access, and institutional agreements, prepaid accounts, or affiliation-based discounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

Games for Health Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Any writing or editing assistance by a third party or preparation/submission on behalf of the authors by a non-author must be disclosed in the covering letter.
Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Headings must be clear, logically ordered, and sections clearly defined. The manuscript must include at least 4 keywords after the abstract and an Author Contributions heading after the Acknowledgements section, and the title page must include a Statements and Declarations section with all required subheadings.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include a maximum combined total of 6 figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables and include a number and title.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if writing or editing assistance from a third party was used or if the submission was prepared on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and whether the submission was prepared on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract Review Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be no more than 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract should state the subject of the review and summarize the most important points of the review.
Manuscript Review Articles have a 3,000-word limit. Review Articles may use body headings appropriate to the topic in addition to standard headings. The manuscript must include at least 4 keywords after the abstract and include an Author Contributions heading and a Statements and Declarations section with required subheadings, using 'Not applicable' where a declaration does not apply.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in each matched citation.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include a maximum combined total of 8 figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables and figures must each include a number and title.
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Brief Communications

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission was prepared on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Body format may vary depending on the nature of the report. Manuscript must include at least 4 keywords after the abstract.
References References must not exceed 25. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Brief Communications may include a maximum combined total of 2 figures and/or tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Any writing or editing assistance from a third party and any submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author must be stated in the cover letter if applicable.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must not exceed 500 words. Letters To The Editor are considered when commenting on the scientific content of an article published in the journal. At least 4 keywords must be listed after the abstract.
References Letters To The Editor must not exceed 5 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include no more than 1 figure or table. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word should be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word should be submitted separately with a placeholder in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively, and tables must include a number and title.
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Recent Publications

Construction and Empirical Study of a Somatosensory Game-Based Activity Model for the Development of Children’s Locomotor Skills

Xiaodong Wei, Yanzhao Dong

10.1177/2161783x251414847
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Sound and Third-Person Perspective in Virtual Reality Improves Awe: A Prospective Study of Hospitalized Children and Caregivers

Emily M. He, Astrid M.Y. Suen, Pinyang Liu, Michelle Zuniga-Hernandez, Ruth Feng, Kyle Gardner, Christian Jackson, Samuel T. Rodriguez, Ellen Wang, Thomas J. Caruso

10.1177/2161783x261421429
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Player Types and Gamification in Adolescent Tobacco Prevention: Insights from Game-Based Interventions

Bairu Zhao, Georges E. Khalil

10.1177/2161783x261449537
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Exergaming in Frozen Shoulder Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Amir Bisadi, Mohammad H. Mahrooz, Mehdi Heidari, Basir Majdoleslami, Reza Minaei, Soheil Mehdipour

10.1177/2161783x261447613
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Digital Health for Aging in Place: A Co-Design Study

Joana Bernardo, Elaine Santana, Sílvia Silva, Eduardo Barroco de Melo, João Apóstolo, Marco Simões, Rosa Silva

10.1177/2161783x261445292
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

All manuscripts are reviewed as rapidly as possible. OnlineFirst publication enables final articles to be published online immediately without waiting for assignment to a future issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required when third-party writing or editing assistance was received or when a submission is made by someone who is not listed as an author.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for open access publishing, with possible institutional agreement coverage, prepaid account support, or affiliation-based discounts.

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Research Topics

Educational Games and Gamification Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Physical Activity and Health Children's Physical and Motor Development Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Mobile Health and mHealth Applications Digital Mental Health Interventions Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts Child Development and Digital Technology Impact of Technology on Adolescents Behavioral Health and Interventions Technology Use by Older Adults Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Cognitive Abilities and Testing Digital Games and Media Media Influence and Health Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare Flow Experience in Various Fields Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Eating Disorders and Behaviors Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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