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Comparison of Effects of Interactive Video Games and Activity Based Approaches on Mobility and General Well Being in the Elderly
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of interactive video-games on mobility and wellbeing and to compare them with activity-based approaches in geriatric population. 100 people living in Bahcelievler nursing home will be evaluated and volunteers who meet the criteria will be included in the study. Persons will be placed in the study groups in consideration of their interests. One group will be included in Nintendo Wii program with balance board, which is the most frequently preferred game consoles in rehabilitation, and video-games will run for 30 minutes two days a week for 8 weeks. The other group will participate a program consisting of various physical activities for the same duration; The results of both groups will be compared with a control group.
100 people living in Bahcelievler nursing home will be evaluated and volunteers who meet the criteria will be included in the study. Persons will be placed in the study groups in consideration of their interests. One group will be included in Nintendo Wii program with balance board, which is the most frequently preferred game consoles in rehabilitation, and video-games will run for 30 minutes two days a week for 8 weeks. The other group will participate a program consisting of various physical activities for the same duration; The results of both groups will be compared with a control group.
Age
65 - 85 years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Bahcelievler Community dwelling
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Start Date
September 11, 2017
Primary Completion Date
March 11, 2018
Completion Date
June 30, 2018
Last Updated
February 26, 2019
58
ACTUAL participants
Virtual Rehabilitation
OTHER
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
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