Home-Based Exergame Program for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
- Conditions
- ExergamingFrail Elderly
- Interventions
- Other: Home-based exergame program
- Registration Number
- NCT05802537
- Lead Sponsor
- Kyungdong University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a home-based exergame program on physical function, fall efficacy, depression, and quality of life in older adults. For the purpose of the study, the investigators established the following hypotheses. Older adults who participate in a home-based exergame program will experience significant improvements in physical function, fall efficacy, depression, and quality of life compared to those who do not participate in the program.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- 75 years or older
- the ability to walk independently with or without a walking aid
- a mini-mental state examination score ≥ 24.
- musculoskeletal disorders such as fractures or dislocations
- neurological impairment
- mental disorders
- uncontrolled endocrine, cardiovascular, or urinary system diseases
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Online education Home-based exergame program Online education on fall prevention and musculoskeletal health management was provided once a week for 50 minutes, one day a week, for 8 weeks. Home-based exergame program Home-based exergame program The home-based exergame program was conducted at the participants' homes for 50 min, three times a week, for eight weeks.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Berg balance scale Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks To evaluate dynamic postural balance, the Berg balance scale was used. It has a perfect score of 56 and consists of 14 items, with a perfect score of 4 for each item.
Functional reaching test Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Functional reaching test was used to evaluate movement limits.
Timed up-and-go test Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Timed up-and-go test was used to assess functional movement and mobility.
One-leg standing test Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks The one-leg standing test was used to evaluate static postural balance. The one-leg standing test is a simple, reliable, and valid test for assessing balance and fall risk in older adults.
Five-times sit-to-stand test Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Five-times sit-to-stand test was used to evaluate lower-extremity muscle strength.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Falls Efficacy Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Falls efficacy was evaluated using the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES), which was specifically developed for older adults. The MFES consists of 14 questions, each scored from 0 (not confident) to 10 (very confident). The total score ranges from 0 to 140, with higher scores indicating greater confidence in performing activities without falling, which is considered a better outcome.
Depression Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Depression was measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15), a validated screening tool for older adults. The GDS-15 consists of 15 yes/no questions, with scores ranging from 0 to 15. Higher scores represent more severe depressive symptoms, which is considered a worse outcome.
Health-Related Quality of Life Change from baseline after intervention at 8 weeks Health-related quality of life was measured using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), which assesses multiple domains of health status, including physical functioning, pain, role limitations, emotional problems, mental health, social functioning, vitality, and general health. The SF-36 contains 36 items, each rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with the total score converted to a range from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate better health outcomes, reflecting a better quality of life.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Kyungdong University
🇰🇷Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of