Uchida Ryota, Kurosaki Takashi, Numao Shigeharu, Nakagaichi Masaki
Graduate School of Physical Education, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, Japan.
Department of Sports and Life Science, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya: 1 Shiromizu-cho, Kanoya, Kagoshima 891-2393, Japan.
J Phys Ther Sci. 2023 Feb;35(2):99-105. doi: 10.1589/jpts.35.99. Epub 2023 Feb 1.
[Purpose] The square-touch exercise is an upper-extremity exercise program that can be performed in a seated position and includes cognitive tasks. It was designed to maintain and improve cognitive function in older people. This study aimed to investigate the effects of a three-month square-touch exercise program on the cognitive and upper-extremity functions in older females. [Participants and Methods] The participants were divided into an intervention group of 15 individuals with a mean age of 78.1 ± 5.9 years and a control group of 16 individuals with a mean age of 81.7 ± 6.3 years. The intervention group participated in the square-touch exercise program once a week for three months. The mini-mental state examination, trail-making test, peg test, and grip strength were measured before and after the intervention. [Results] The intervention group showed improved mini-mental state examination scores as well as significantly improved attention and calculation, which are sub-items of the mini-mental state examination. [Conclusion] The square-touch exercise program may be effective for maintaining and improving cognitive function in older females.
[目的] 方块触摸练习是一种可在坐姿下进行且包含认知任务的上肢锻炼项目。它旨在维持和改善老年人的认知功能。本研究旨在探讨为期三个月的方块触摸练习项目对老年女性认知功能和上肢功能的影响。[参与者与方法] 参与者被分为干预组（15人，平均年龄78.1±5.9岁）和对照组（16人，平均年龄81.7±6.3岁）。干预组每周参加一次方块触摸练习项目，为期三个月。在干预前后测量简易精神状态检查表、连线测验、钉板试验和握力。[结果] 干预组简易精神状态检查表得分有所提高，且作为简易精神状态检查表子项目的注意力和计算能力也有显著改善。[结论] 方块触摸练习项目可能对维持和改善老年女性的认知功能有效。
