Comparison of Effects of Interactive Video Games in the Elderly
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of interactive video-games on mobility and wellbeing and to compare them with activity-based approaches in geriatric population.
100 people living in Bahcelievler nursing home will be evaluated and volunteers who meet the criteria will be included in the study. Persons will be placed in the study groups in consideration of their interests. One group will be included in Nintendo Wii program with balance board, which is the most frequently preferred game consoles in rehabilitation, and video-games will run for 30 minutes two days a week for 8 weeks. The other group will participate a program consisting of various physical activities for the same duration; The results of both groups will be compared with a control group.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Detailed Description
100 people living in Bahcelievler nursing home will be evaluated and volunteers who meet the criteria will be included in the study. Persons will be placed in the study groups in consideration of their interests. One group will be included in Nintendo Wii program with balance board, which is the most frequently preferred game consoles in rehabilitation, and video-games will run for 30 minutes two days a week for 8 weeks. The other group will participate a program consisting of various physical activities for the same duration; The results of both groups will be compared with a control group.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: virtual rehabilitation video based exercise |
Other: Virtual Rehabilitation
Nintendo Wii program with balance board, which is the most frequently preferred game consoles in rehabilitation will be used
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No Intervention: physical Activity different type of physical Activity |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Berg Balance Scale [5 minute]
Balance measurement
Secondary Outcome Measures
- 10-meter walking test [3 minute]
functional ability and balancing
- WHQOL-Bref [15 minute]
quality of life
- Hamilton Depression Scale [15 minute]
Assessment of emotional situation
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- mini mental test score abowe 21 age between 65 and 85
Exclusion Criteria:
neurological disorders orthopedical problems
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Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Bahcelievler Community dwelling | Istanbul | Turkey |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Istanbul University
Investigators
- Study Director: Arzu Razak Ozdincler, Prof, Istanbul University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 08.02.2017 / 52639