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The Effectiveness of Exergaming for Older People Mobility and Balance
Sponsor: University of Oulu
Summary
The mobility problems of older people are often related to the decrease of functional capacity and health \[1\], weakened physical condition, attitude to life and fear of falling \[2\]. Relatively little research has been done on the possibilities and effectiveness of exergaming on the mobility of old people. Interventions that include exergaming have been found to motivate and increase commitment to rehabilitation \[3\], to improve mobility, balance \[4\], performance in daily activities and independence \[5\]. The aim of randomized intervention trial is to find out the effect of physical exercises performed on the technological device (YetiHome®) on identified preclinical movement problems during a 2-month follow-up period. The goal is to produce information about the effectiveness of gamified physical exercises in preventing movement problems and supporting older people living at home. This study investigates the effectiveness of the YetiHome in improving the physical functioning of older people. YetiHome is an assistive technology device developed for special groups. YetiHome is a small interactive touchscreen tablet with 27" screen and with Android operating system and it includes numerous applications. Added exergaming solution for the balance training. There is no previous scientific research on the effectiveness of the YetiHome on the mobility problems and activity of the community-dwelling older people living independently at home. The aim of randomized intervention trial is to find out the effect of physical exercises performed on the technological device (YetiHome®) on identified preclinical movement problems during a 2-month follow-up period. The goal is to produce information about the effectiveness of gamified physical exercises in preventing movement problems and supporting older people living at home. This study investigates the effectiveness of the YetiHome in improving the physical functioning of older people. YetiHome is an assistive technology device developed for special groups. YetiHome is a small interactive touchscreen tablet with 27" screen and with Android operating system and it includes numerous applications. Added exergaming solution for the balance training. There is no previous scientific research on the effectiveness of the YetiHome on the mobility problems and activity of the community-dwelling older people living independently at home.
Official title: The Effectiveness of Exergaming (YetiHome®) Versus Traditional Exercise for Older People Mobility and Balance: Protocol of the Randomized Intervention Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
75 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-11-27
Completion Date
2025-02-28
Last Updated
2024-12-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Exercise
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week. In addition, game-based exercises 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week.
Exercise as usual
Traditional home exercise including balance and muscle strength training 15 minutes at the time and three times over the week without exergaming.
Locations (1)
Research unit of health sciences and technology
Oulu, Finland