TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - Exergaming delivery of a balance and fall prevention program for older adults: a feasibility study
JO  - Digital health
A1  - Ren, Ivy
A1  - Rozanski, Gabriela
A1  - Fernandez, Naiara
A1  - Zabala, Amaia
A1  - Ramos, Amaia
A1  - Arrinda, Ismene
A1  - Tabacof, Laura
A1  - Putrino, David
SP  - e20552076221144105
EP  - e20552076221144105
VL  - 8
IS  - 
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Older adults are at high risk of falls and this problem calls for efficient and scalable interventions. This study investigated whether a motion capture system paired with balance training exergaming software is a feasible strategy to deliver therapeutic exercise to older adults in an aged care facility. <br><br>METHODS: This study analyzed data from a quality improvement rehabilitation initiative. Two convenience samples of older adults were included: a usual care group (n = 12), admitted to a rehabilitation hospital and receiving standard in-patient therapy 5×/week and the Evolv group (n = 12), admitted to an aged care facility, prescribed exergaming 3×/week. All participants performed 30-minute exercise sessions based on a fall prevention program over 3 months. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment test were administered pre- and post-treatment. <br><br>RESULTS: No adverse events were recorded during the interventions. Mean SPPB increase for Evolv participants was 2.25 ± 1.35 (p < .001, CI for mean = 1.39 to 3.11, d = 1.66), compared with a non-significant change in the usual care group (mean increase = 2.25 ± 3.82, p = .066, CI for mean = -0.18 to 4.68, d = 0.59). Tinetti improvement was significant for the individuals receiving usual care (3.83 ± 2.82, p = .012, CI for mean = 1.01 to 6.66, d = 0.86) but there were no significant between-group differences in outcomes. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Exergaming with the Evolv system for balance and strength training may be a feasible strategy to improve physical function for older adults recovering in an aged care facility.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2055-2076
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/20552076221144105
ID  - ref1
ER  -