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Filter by:Ensuring the health and well-being of older individuals is a global problem. The application of emerging technology is increasingly advocated to improve health outcomes, yet the investigators need to identify how feasible and acceptable this is among users. One example of these emerging technologies is humanoid technologies. Humanoid technologies are human-resembling digital objects that can be projected using head-mounted displays to be worn by users. This study seeks to assess the impact of humanoid technologies (HTs) in the form of digital health coaches to enhance the physical activity of community-dwelling older adults in the Philippines. The quasi-experimental study will assess the participants' intention for technology use and the participants experience of the intervention (acceptability, barriers, and facilitators). Specifically, this study will compare the impact of the Humanoid Technology-driven Health Enhancing Physical Activity program versus a standard physical activity program (video-based) on physical performance, cognitive function, and quality of life among older adults in two 'senior centers' in the Philippines. The study will also identify older adults' preferences for an ideal Humanoid Technology-driven Health Enhancing Physical Activity and the participants intention to use it via survey. An embedded qualitative study will explore participants' perceptions of the acceptability, barriers, and facilitators of the Humanoid Technology-driven Health Enhancing Physical Activity program.
The aims of the research are to develop an age-appropriate and culturally sensitive older person-centered, Singapore-contextualized Dance-based Exergame (SinDance), and to pilot test its effectiveness in improving physical function and activity daily living (ADL) and reducing depressive symptoms and falls among community-dwelling older people. It is hypothesized that participants in the SinDance will have: (1) improved postural balance, muscle strength, and ADL; and (2) reduced depressive symptoms, fear of falling, and number of falls, compared to those in the control group. The research will be structured as a two-phase study. 1. In Phase one, development of the SinDance system will be undertaken. 2. In Phase two, a pilot randomized control trial will be conducted to evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the newly developed SinDance exergame on the proposed outcomes. - Eligible participants will be recruited from Lions Befrienders (LB) senior activity centre and randomly assigned to the SinDance group or the control group. - Participants in the intervention group will receive one face-to-face briefing session and will be required to participate in the newly developed SinDance exergame 3 times a week for 6 weeks, while those in the control group will attend usual activities provided by the centers. - Outcomes will be measured at baseline, immediate after intervention, and 3 months from baseline.
Laughter programs are safe, affordable, and age-appropriate activities. Few studies have utilized mixed study designs to look at the impact on resilience in and experiences of participants in such activities.
The aim was to measure and compare the effects of supervised and unsupervised home exercises on the fall related variables.
The aim of present study is to analyze the effect of a Creative Dance program on well-being, physical function, body awareness, and rhythm perception and reproduction of community-dwelling older adults. This quasi-experimental study is a controlled trial. Participants will be allocated to two groups: experimental group (who attend the Creative Dance program) and control group (who maintain usual activity). The Creative Dance program will run for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week of 60 minutes). Participants will be assessed 1) at baseline and at 2) at 12 weeks.
Falls are a significant public health concern for older adults; early identification of people at high risk for falling facilitates the provision of rehabilitation treatment to reduce future fall risk. Berg balance scale is a reliable, valid and widely used tool to measure balance. Normal values of BBS declines with increasing age above 70 at a rate of 0.75 points per year. Timed up and go test Assess mobility, balance, falls risk. Normative data on both these test for our population is not established. Therefore this study aimed at finding normal scores of both these in our community-dwelling elderly females. For this purpose, data will be calculated from community-dwelling elderly females. BBS and TUG would be performed on each subject meeting our inclusion criteria after their consent. Data will be recorded and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23. We will find the mean and standard deviation. Thus this study will provide normal reference values of BBS and TUG in our community
The aim of present study is to analyze the effect of a multimodal exercise program on brain dynamics, cognitive functioning and physical fitness in community-dwelling older adults This experimental study is a controlled trial. Participants will be allocated to two groups: experimental group (who attend the multimodal exercise program) and control group (who maintain usual activity). The multimodal exercise program will run for 12 weeks (3 sessions / week of 60 minutes). Participants will be assessed 1) at baseline and at 2) at 12 weeks.
Aim: To evaluate the short-term effects of a multi-modal exercise program on physical performance variables in older adults.
To address population aging, health professionals, including occupational therapists, need to engage in effective interventions. The preventive occupational therapy intervention called Lifestyle Redesign® empowers older adults to regularly perform healthy and fulfilling activities. Lifestyle Redesign® has been shown to benefit physical and mental health and be cost-effective. This pilot study explored the influence of Lifestyle Redesign® on older French- Canadians' health, social participation, leisure and mobility. Method: A mixed-method design was used with 16 participants (10 women) aged 65-90 (76.4±7.6 y), 10 without and 6 with disabilities. Health, social participation, leisure and mobility questionnaires were administered before and after the 6-month intervention, as well as 3 and 6 months post-intervention. Semi-directed interviews were also conducted.
BACKGROUND: Older adults spend approximately 80% of their awake time in sedentary activities which represents 8 to 12 hours per day. In the past, numerous stand-alone exercise programs have been developed. However, it is challenging to persuade older adults to become and maintain physically active. Consequently, physical activity should be embedded in the daily life of older adults to reduce their sedentary time, prevent negative health consequences and facilitate ageing in place. INTERVENTION: 'Stay Active at Home' is not an additional, (classical) exercise programme; physical activity is integrated in usual home care. Healthcare professionals learn to engage older adults in daily life in order to improve their physical activity and reduce their sedentary time. For example, washing the upper body and face independently; changing the pillowcase, while professional changes bedcover; and motivating clients to join a dancing class at the community centre. AIM and DESIGN: The aim of this cluster randomised controlled trial is to provide evidence about the (cost-) effectiveness of 'Stay Active at Home' prior to dissemination and implementation of the programme. Alongside the trial an extensive process evaluation will be conducted.