The Effect of Kinetic Brain Exercises on Balance and Dual Task Activities in the Elderly
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
- Enrollment
- 33
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Dual Task Survey
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the balance and dual-task activities of Kinetic Brain Exercises in healthy elderly individuals living in nursing homes.
Detailed Description
A total of 33 people, 4 women and 29 men between the ages of 65-80 (73.88±3.69 years) completed in the research. Demographic and clinic information of the individuals were recorded and Dual Task Performance Tests for dual task activities, Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) , Functional Reach Test for balance, 10 Meter Walk Test for walking speed, Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) for the fear of falling, Dual Task Questionnaire for to determine individuals difficulties during dual tasks and World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument- Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD) was used for quality of life. Individuals were applied an exercise program of 40 minutes, 2 days a week for 8 weeks. Individuals were divided into 2 groups. Kinetic Brain Exercises and Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 1 (n=17), and only Core Stabilization Exercises were applied to Group 2 (n=16).
Investigators
Arzu Razak Ozdinçler
Head of department
Fenerbahce University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Individuals living in nursing homes between the ages of 65-80,
- •Having signed the Informed Volunteer Consent Form,
- •Sufficient cognitive functions (Mini Mental State Test score being 24 and above)
- •Those who can stand independently on their own
Exclusion Criteria
- •Those with neurological, musculoskeletal, inner ear or eye diseases that will cause impairment in vision or standing balance,
- •Those with moderate and severe congenital heart disease, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Dual Task Survey
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
It was used to obtain information about the difficulties individuals experience in daily life situations that require dual tasks.
Demographic and Clinical Evaluation Form
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Name-surname, age, telephone number, gender, education level, height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), presence of chronic disease, regular medication use, whether or not they have a hobby, duration of stay in the nursing home, reason for staying in the nursing home and use of assistive walking devices were questioned.
World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Elderly Module
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
It was used to evaluate the quality of life of the elderly. Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 135.
Mini Mental State Test
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
Cognitive status was evaluated.
10 Meter Walking Test
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
It was used to evaluate individuals' walking speed.
Dual Task Performance Tests
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
To evaluate dual-task activities, Timed Up and Go Test, 30-Second Sit-and-Go Test, Tandem Stance Test, 360° Rotation Test and One-Leg Stand Test were applied to individuals in three different ways: single task, cognitive task and motor task, and performance times were measured.
Tinetti Fall Activity Scale
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
It was used to assess individuals' fear of falling.Minimum score is 0 and maximum score is 28.
Functional Reaching Test
Time Frame: At baseline and after 8 weeks
It was used to evaluate the balance performance of individuals.