Reaction Time, Physical Fitness
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to compare physical fitness, walking speed and hand reaction time measurements in older adults with different cognition levels according to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MOCA).
Interventions
OTHERreaction time test
Reaction time tests consist of 3 sub-parameters as simple reaction time, selective reaction time and distinctive reaction time. Participants will do these tests on the computer.
OTHERPhysical fitness test
The physical fitness test will be evaluated with the senior fitness test used for geriatrics and the 8 meter walking speed test.
Sponsors
Dokuz Eylul University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Being 65 years or older * Volunteering to participate in the study * 10 meters independent walking * Being diagnosed with mild cognitive dysfunction * Not being diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction * Having received five years of basic education
Exclusion criteria
* Having had an upper or lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months * Having a health problem that prevents completing the tests in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| reaction time | Participants are expected to complete the 3 sub-parameters of reaction time measurements in an average of 20 minutes, including rest periods | reaction time |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| physical fitness | Physical fitness tests are expected to take an average of 20 minutes. | physical capacity of the person |
Contacts
Primary ContactZeynep sağ, PT
Outcome results
None listed