Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá University, Vitoria, Brazil.
Experimental Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil.
Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2020 Mar;20(3):195-200. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13857. Epub 2020 Jan 10.
Exergames have already been used as therapeutic tools to enhance both physical and cognitive functions in older adults.
To evaluate the effects of a Kinect-based physical activity program on the quality of life, depression, functional fitness and body composition in institutionalized older adults.
A total of 50 older adults aged >60 years were selected and randomized to a control and video game group. Body composition was determined by means of anthropometric measurements. Quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, and depression was classified using the Beck Depression inventory. Functional fitness was assessed using the Arm Curl, Chair Stand, 8-foot up-and-go, sit and reach, and the aerobic endurance test.
After 12 weeks of protocol, we observed a significant improvement in all functional fitness parameters.
Our findings suggest that a Kinect-based physical activity program seems to positively impact the three domains related to quality of life and directly associated with age (physical, social and psychological domains), and to promote a more active lifestyle in institutions housing older individuals. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2020; ••: ••-••.
健身游戏已经被用作治疗工具,以增强老年人的身体和认知功能。
评估基于 Kinect 的体育活动计划对机构化老年人的生活质量、抑郁、功能健康和身体成分的影响。
共选择了 50 名年龄大于 60 岁的老年人,并将其随机分为对照组和视频游戏组。通过人体测量学测量来确定身体成分。使用世界卫生组织生活质量简表(WHOQOL-BREF)评估生活质量,使用贝克抑郁量表(Beck Depression inventory)对抑郁进行分类。使用手臂卷曲、椅子站立、8 英尺上下、坐立伸展和有氧运动耐力测试评估功能健康。
经过 12 周的方案后,我们观察到所有功能健康参数都有显著改善。
我们的研究结果表明,基于 Kinect 的体育活动计划似乎对与生活质量相关的三个领域产生了积极影响,并且与年龄直接相关(身体、社会和心理领域),并促进了机构中老年人更积极的生活方式。老年医学与老年病学国际 2020 年;••:••-••。