ARTRI: A Gamified Solution for the Motor Stimulation of Older Adults with Osteoarthritis of the Hands

The objective of this study is to develop a controller capable of communicating with a web platform for the implementation of gamification in physiotherapeutic scenarios aimed at older adults diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the hands, in order to migrate towards the use of technological resources and ICT. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC), Azuay is positioned as one of the provinces with the highest life expectancy, projecting a life expectancy of 79 years in 2020. This situation is related to a high incidence rate of osteoarthritis in the elderly, which makes this project relevant for this population. The proposal combines the categories of software, music, video games and electronics in a web platform that serves as a complementary therapy, using a controller as a manipulation tool. For the theoretical foundation, data was obtained from different academic repositories, following a qualitative, transcendental, experimental, explanatory approach. The evaluation of the project was carried out through the application of a questionnaire based on the LIKERT scale, in which the teachers evaluated the project and gave their opinion as judges. This study represents a significant contribution to the field of non-pharmacological therapy and the implementation of technology in the care of older adults with osteoarthritis of the hands.