Digital Fatigue and Gamification: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract Digital fatigue may be mitigated through gamification by improving user engagement and motivation, reducing the adverse effects of extended screen time. Gamification, integrating game design elements into non-game contexts, has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance user engagement, motivation, and behavioral outcomes in digital health interventions. In this article, a systematic literature review aimed to explore gamification’s role in digital health interventions. Results show that gamification improves motivation, adherence, and outcomes by using game elements. However, the true potential of gamification in mitigating digital fatigue remains highly unexplored. Differences in the data of the study populations and methods limit direct comparisons.