Comparison of the Effect of Online Physical Exercise and Computerized Cognitive Stimulation in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease
- Sponsor
- Yeditepe University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Alzheimer's Disease Related Quality of Life Scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Our aim has been determined to investigate the effect of physical exercise alone and in combination with cognitive exercise, on cognitive, physical function and quality of life in individuals with Alzheimer's Disease during the Covid-19 pandemic period.
Investigators
Ebru Akbuğa Koç
Lecturer
Yeditepe University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •≥ 65 years and older
- •Diagnosed with AD according to DSM-IV diagnostic criteria by a neurologist,
- •MOCA ≥ 13
- •Clinical Dementia Rating Scale \< 2
- •Having sufficient wireless support or telephone connection where the person lives
- •Who gave consent to participate in the study
- •No history of any neurological or orthopedic injury that could prevent participation in the study and affect functional mobility.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Geriatric Depression Scale score \> 11
- •Various mobility restrictions, musculoskeletal disorders, (wheelchair use, etc.)
- •Clinically significant aphasia (must be able to understand the therapist's commands)
- •Significant visual or sensory impairment
- •MoCA \< 13
- •Having a severe musculoskeletal disorder
- •Having paralysis
- •Impaired balance
- •The presence of severe lung and heart disease
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Alzheimer's Disease Related Quality of Life Scale
Time Frame: 24 weeks
This scale evaluates health-related quality of life in individuals with AD. The scale includes 40 questions in total and examines 5 quality of life domains (A-Social Interaction, B-Self Awareness, C-Affect and Mood, D- Enjoying Activities, E-Interaction with the Environment).
Arm Curl Test
Time Frame: 24 weeks
The Arm Curl test is one of the subtests of the Senior fitness test and it is performed to evaluate upper extremity muscle strength
Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale
Time Frame: 24 weeks
MOCA is a short cognitive assessment method developed to detect particularly mild stages of cognitive impairment.
Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: 24 weeks
Berg Balance Scale measures static and dynamic balance in elderly individuals.
Time up and Go Test
Time Frame: 24 weeks
TUG test evaluates fall risk, mobility and physical performance in the elderly
Sit to Stand Test
Time Frame: 24 weeks
Sit-to-stand test will be performed on an armless chair with a height of 46 cm to determine the physical fitness level of elderly individuals
Secondary Outcomes
- Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale(24 weeks)
- Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale(24 weeks)
- Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)(24 weeks)