Aging, Falling, Dependence, Inactivity, Physical
Conditions
Keywords
COVID-19, activities of daily living, geriatrics, telerehabilitation
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of online exercise training in geriatric population whose daily life activity level decreased during COVID-19 pandemic. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does online exercise training improve quality of life in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training improve sleep quality in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training affect depression status in the geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training reduce the risk of falls by improving balance and functional independence in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? * Does online exercise training improve posture in geriatric population whose daily life activity levels have decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic? Research data were collected by Sociodemographic Information Form, 36-Item Short Form Survey, The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Geriatric Depression Scale, Timed Up & Go Test, and New York Posture Rating Chart. While no application was given to the control group, study group has received an online exercise training with a structured exercise program including range of motion, stretching, and, to train full body, low intensity aerobic exercises, once a week for 10 weeks, each lasting 60 minutes.
Interventions
The intervention applied in this research has an online exercise training conducting with a structured exercise program including different types of exercise which are range of motion, stretching and low intensity aerobic exercises. The exercise program continued with sessions each lasting 60 minutes, once a week for 10 weeks.
Sponsors
Istanbul Gedik University
Medipol University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
10 participants were included in the study group, and 10 participants were included in the control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to 95 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Volunteering to participate in the study * Being over 65 years old
Exclusion criteria
* Having mental retardation at a level that prevents communication * Having an uncontrollable heart and hypertension problem * Being receiving medical treatment or rehabilitation for balance that may affect the balance level * Having osteoporosis at a level where exercise can be considered risky * Having a health problem where exercise is considered contraindicated
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| balance | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results. |
| mobility | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | To determine fall risk and measure the progress of balance, sit to stand and walking, Timed-Up and Go Test was used. This is a simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the test is at risk for falling. The results of the Timed-Up and Go Test were obtained in seconds. This primary outcome was evaluated by interpreting these results. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| sleep quality | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | This outcome was evaluated by The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. This is a self-report questionnaire that assesses sleep quality over a 1-month time interval. The measure consists of 19 individual items, creating 7 components that produce one global score. Each item is weighted on a 0-3 interval scale. The global score is then calculated by totaling the seven component scores, providing an overall score ranging from 0 to 21, where lower scores denote a healthier sleep quality. |
| depression status | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | This outcome was evaluated by Geriatric Depression Scale. According to the results of this questionnaire, a higher score is considered an indicator of more severe depression. |
| posture | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | This outcome was evaluated by New York Posture Rating Chart. This test includes a set of three figure drawings for each of different body alignment segments contributing to overall postural alignment. According to the results of this test, a higher score is considered an indicator of good posture. |
| QoL | This outcome was evaluated twice, before starting the exercise program and after completing the exercise program. | This outcome was evaluated by 36-Item Short Form Survey. This questionnaire evaluates 8 basic concepts related to health with 36 questions. Item scores for each quality of life area are coded and placed on a scale of 0-100 (0 is the worst, 100 is the best) using algorithms. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed