G20 G21 G22 G23 G24 G25 G26
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: In addition to the usual “complex treatment” (combination of medical, physical/occupational therapy, speech therapy and psychological care), the intervention group uses the tablet-based game
Sponsors
Hochschule Trier
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed with idiopathic or atypical Parkinson's disease Sufficient knowledge of German Participation in inpatient complex treatment for Parkinson’s patients (BKT)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dementia change (PANDA = 14 points) Visual impairments that cannot be corrected with glasses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effect on hand and arm motor skills is measured using the 9-Hole Peg Test (9HPT). Data collection takes place at the beginning of the complex treatment (t1) one to two days after inpatient admission and after using or not using the app after 10 days (t2). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The effects on cognitive abilities and depression are measured using the "Parkinson Neuropsychometrics Dementia Assessment" (PANDA) and the "Patient Health Questionnaire-4 - German Version" (PHQ-4) also before (t1) and after (t2) the app use. At the same time, game-relevant aspects, such as usage and game execution, are recorded by the app “Finger-Fertig” as well as frequency/duration of use, cancellations, game execution such as accuracy and points received. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactSven Karstens
Hochschule Trier
Outcome results
None listed