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Group-based and Dual-task Focused Otago Exercises in Geriatric Individuals With Kinesiophobia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Geriatric İndividual Health
Interventions
Other: Dual Task Focused Otago Exercise
Other: Otago Exercise
Registration Number
NCT06577740
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Brief Summary

The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises on kinesiophobia, musculoskeletal system and psychosocial status in geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia. In the study : 1. Do group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises have an effect on kinesiophobia in geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia? 2. Do group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises have an effect on the musculoskeletal system in geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia? 3. Do group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises have an effect on the psychosocial status of geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia? 4. Do group-based and dual-task focused otago exercises have an effect on cognitive function in geriatric individuals with kinesiophobia? The questions were answered.

Detailed Description

Our study was conducted as a cross-controlled study on 20 geriatric individuals. The study lasted 12 weeks. The participants in the study were given group otago exercises for 4 weeks, face to face once a week for 30 minutes, and remotely monitored twice a week with handouts containing the exercises. They were asked to walk normally for 30 minutes on 2 days a week. Then, they entered a 4-week washout period. After the washout period, the participants in the study were given group otago exercises for 4 weeks, face to face for 30 minutes, and remotely monitored twice a week with handouts containing the exercises. They were asked to walk normally for 30 minutes on 2 days a week. Before starting the study, participants were given a demographic information form, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale for kinesiophobia, Berg Balance Scale for balance assessment, Short Form Geriatric Depression Scale for psychosocial status, 5-times sit-to-stand test to assess fall risk and lower extremity muscle strength, Timed Up and Go test to assess mobility, and Mini Mental State Test and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test to assess cognitive function. These tests were repeated at the end of the first 4 sessions and the last 4 sessions, and pre- and post-test values were measured.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals aged 65 and over
  • Participants who can read and write in Turkish
  • Participants who scored 38 or higher on the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
  • Participants who received 24 points or more from the Mini Mental State Test
  • Participating in the study voluntarily
  • Individuals who do not have any disability such as vision, hearing, limb loss, etc.
  • Participants who can walk independently
Exclusion Criteria
  • Medication status that increases the risk of falls (determined based on information from nursing home nurses and physiotherapists).
  • Individuals who are bedridden or wheelchair bound
  • Individuals with diagnosed mental or psychological problems (The individual's inability to perceive the scales to be applied)
  • Individuals with diagnosed serious neurological or orthopedic problems
  • Individuals with diagnosed serious pulmonary or cardiac disease
  • Individuals with uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
  • Those with a history of syncope or vertigo attacks in the last 4 weeks

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dual Task Focused Otago Exercise GroupDual Task Focused Otago ExerciseAfter a 4-week washout period, participants in the study were given group-based otago exercises and dual-task exercises once a week for 4 weeks. They were given a brochure containing otago exercises including dual-task exercises twice a week and were applied individually and monitored remotely. They were asked to walk normally 2 days a week.
Otago Exercise GroupOtago ExerciseParticipants in the study were given group otago exercises for 4 weeks, face to face, once a week for 30 minutes. They were also given brochures containing otago exercises twice a week and followed up remotely. They were asked to walk normally for 30 minutes, 2 days a week. Then they entered a 4-week cleansing period.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
5 times sit and stand testDuration of change in 4 week

Used to assess fall risk and lower extremity muscle strength.

Timed Up and Go TestDuration of change in 4 week

It is a scale used to assess mobility in geriatric individuals.

Tampa Kinesiophobia ScaleDuration of change in 4 week

It is a 17-question scale measuring fear of movement/re-injury.

Montreal Cognitive Assessment TestDuration of change in 4 week

It is a scale used to identify individuals with mild cognitive impairment and to distinguish them from healthy geriatric individuals.

Berg Balance ScaleDuration of change in 4 week

It is a scale that includes 14 different types of activities aimed at questioning dynamic and static balance.

Mini Mental Status TestDuration of change in 4 week

It is a scale used to assess cognitive function.

Geriatric Depression Scale Short FormDuration of change in 4 week

It is a scale consisting of 15 questions that determines the level of depression in geriatric individuals.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Amine Ataç

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Istanbul, Turkey

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