Benefits of Virtual Reality Program and Motor Imagery Training on Balance and Fall Efficacy in Isolated Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Medicina (Kaunas)
; 58(11)2022 Oct 28.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2121403
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives:
for isolated older adults, alternative training indoors to maintain balance is essential; however, related studies are lacking. To improve the balance of isolated older adults and reduce their fear of falling, we aimed to examine the balance-keeping effect of a virtual reality (VR) program and motor imagery training (MIT) and propose training that could improve physical activity among older adults.Methods:
a total of 34 older adults admitted to a convalescent hospital were assessed. VR (n = 12) and MIT (n = 10) groups completed their assigned intervention in six weeks, whereas the control group (CG) (n = 12) did not. The follow-up was performed after two weeks.Results:
in group × time interactions, body center movement area, open and closed eyes balance scores, and fall efficacy were significantly different (p < 0.05). In contrast with the VR group, the MIT group did not show a significant difference in the open or closed eyes balance scores depending on the period. However, there was a significant difference between the MIT group and CG in the open eyes balance score post-test (d = 1.13, 95% confidence interval, 0.40-12.33).Conclusions:
we propose VR and MIT as training methods to prevent physical weakness in isolated older adults.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Equilibrio Postural
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Realidad Virtual
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de cohorte
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Estudio experimental
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Estudio pronóstico
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
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