Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 152, P. 104696 - 104696

Published: Jan. 15, 2024

Interventions to encourage adequate physical activity among older adults have had limited long-term success. Dancing and exergames, two beneficial enjoyable activities for adults, may make regular exercise more interesting effective. Dance exergames are exercises that integrate sensory, cognitive, psychological, functions by requiring users interact with game scenarios through deliberate body motions receive real-time feedback. They provide an inherently gaming workout experience, which boost adherence. However, little is known about adults' experiences dance exergames. To synthesise the qualitative of participating in Systematic review meta-synthesis. exergame studies (peer-reviewed grey literature) involving any setting published English from inception 17 August 2023 were included. Qualitative or mixed-method must use immersive non-immersive virtual-reality platforms. PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, Google Scholar, reference lists relevant reviews searched eligible studies. search strategy Scopus was: (TITLE-ABS-KEY (danc*) AND TITLE-ABS-KEY (exergames OR video games virtual reality) (older elderly seniors geriatrics)). Thematic synthesis Thomas Harden was used Eleven (n = 200 adults) Three themes 14 subthemes synthesised: 1) as dual-task training physical, psychological well-being, 2) Concerns on usability issues, 3) Possible enhancements Older recognised could improve their well-being. Existing systems several issues. For example, some unfamiliar using new technology trouble navigating systems. also provided various suggestions adaptation age group, such ensuring a variety dances, difficulty levels suited cultural backgrounds, cognitive capabilities. be attractive way exercise, but appropriate modifications needed. When designing/selecting persons, researchers, healthcare professionals, senior care centres should consider simple designs, varied dances locally adapted, appeal large proportion adults. PROSPERO CRD42023395709.

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal analysis of physical function in older adults: The effects of physical inactivity and exercise training

Aging Cell, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Sept. 8, 2023

Abstract Lack of exercise contributes to systemic inflammation and is a major cause chronic disease. The long‐term impact initiating sustaining in late life, as opposed sedentary lifestyle, on whole‐body health measures such physical performance not well known. This an exploratory study compare changes among older adults life versus inactive adults. Data from two observational cohorts were included this analysis, representing activity groups. Active group cohort comprises ( n = 318; age 72.5 ± 7.2 years) enrolled supervised program, “Gerofit.” 146; 74.5 5.5 the Italian “Act Ageing” (AOA) who self‐reported being inactive. Participants both groups completed battery at baseline 1‐year including: 6‐min walk test, 30‐s chair stand, timed up‐and‐go. Two‐sample t ‐tests measured differences between Gerofit AOA across all measures. Significant between‐group effects seen for p s 0.001). declined 1 year (range −18% −24% change). experienced significant gains function +10% +31% Older initiated routine, sustained protected age‐related declines performance, while those remained suffered cumulative deficits strength, aerobic endurance, mobility. Interventions reduce behaviors increase are important promote multi‐system, health.

Language: Английский

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Change in exercise capacity, physical activity and motivation for physical activity at 12 months after a cardiac rehabilitation program in coronary heart disease patients: a prospective, monocentric and observational study

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13, P. e18885 - e18885

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Background Exercise capacity (EC) and physical activity (PA) are relevant predictors of mortality in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) but the CHD-specific long-term trajectories these outcomes after a cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program not well known. The main objective this study was to determine mean change EC (6-min walking test (6MWT) distance) CHD at 12 months CR compared end program. We also performed series exploratory analyses: (i) estimating decile shifts typical (median) individual for EC, PA (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form Metabolic Equivalent Task (IPAQ-SF MET)-min/week), motivation (Echelle de Motivation envers l’Activité Physique en contexte Santé (EMAPS) scores) over 12-month follow-up period; (ii) characterizing motivational profiles program; (iii) barriers perceived months; (iv) categories changes time their potential predictors. Methods Eighty-three were recruited Results For an average patient, trivially increased months. However, analysis did confirm that positive shift distribution performances uniform. In contrast, we observed significant decrease between post-program 6 when considering both group as whole change. results regarding mixed, non-uniform deciles towards scores depicting degrees autonomous controlled motivations amotivation would be more favor PA, no except introjected regulation. Two identified program: one very high level regulation; another moderate Unfavorable weather, lack time, fatigue, fear injury post-program. could categorized into different classes without possibility any predictor assignment given class. Overall, suggest clinicians managing implemented present may expect slightly or least steady (after months), during year bulks distributions patient scores. global actually heterogeneous some who need particular attention.

Language: Английский

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Preliminary Effectiveness of a Companion Dog Whole Health Intervention for Improving Balance and Gait Quality in Veterans

Military Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction The benefits of exercise for older adults are well known; however, most do not meet recommendations regular physical activity. Alternative methods improving activity important and can be effective at mobility. This analysis evaluated if participation in a Whole Health companion dog adoption program supported changes balance gait performance veterans. role time veteran spent being physically active together (i.e., walking) on observed was also explored. Materials Methods Veterans were paired with dogs function, self-reported activity, quality an instrumented 6-minute walk test assessed baseline after 1 year participation. Physical captured by accelerometers worn both the dog. Paired samples t-tests used to evaluate change measures from follow-up. Simple linear regressions explore function. Participants completed informed consent before IRB-approved study procedures (HP-97664; 1651218). Results Fourteen veterans (71.4% male, 62.3 ± 12.0 years) participated program. Improvements seen (Four Square Step Test 95% CI: −3.94 -1.36 s), lower body strength (30-second Chair Stand 1.89–6.40 reps), endurance (6-Minute Walk 27.03–80.55 m). Gait improved (stance −0.11 -0.03 s, stride −0.09 -0.02 s). Of participants, 42% reported increased percentage day their explained 31%-33% functional performance. Conclusions A intervention improve gait, balance, functioning,

Language: Английский

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Physical activity patterns across age groups and genders in a Yemeni population sample

Sport Sciences for Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Language: Английский

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Exercise Habits and Preferences of Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain: An Exploratory Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 384 - 384

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

This study explored the exercise habits of community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain, examining relationship between physical activity, daily life impacts, and psychological effects. The was conducted through a cross-sectional approach semi-structured interviews five participants aged fifty above. findings revealed that participation among those pain significantly lower than in non-pain participants, particularly for exercising more three times weekly (p = 0.012). Hypertension (59.64%) arthritis (39.32%) were common respondents. Pain predominantly reported back, legs, shoulders, arms, severely affecting quality life. Additionally, anxiety depression increasingly prevalent this population, presenting greater challenges financial constraints or lack motivation. Lower impact exercises like walking doable, social support good environment increased engagement. We determined interventions should address both physiological factors to boost participation. research emphasizes feasible types key enhance Future focus on developing targeted intervention programs incorporate these improve population.

Language: Английский

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The association between social vulnerability index and survival in older adults with gastrointestinal cancers – The CARE Registry

Journal of Geriatric Oncology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(3), P. 102203 - 102203

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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Effectiveness of Home-Based Stretching and Strengthening Training for Improving Flexibility, Strength, and Physical Function in Older Adults with Leg Tightness and/or Suspected Sarcopenia

Sports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 65 - 65

Published: Feb. 21, 2025

Background/Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess effectiveness flexibility or strengthening exercises improve flexibility, strength, muscle architecture, and functional performance in older adults with leg tightness and/or suspected sarcopenia. Methods: Ninety sarcopenia (age: 66.8 ± 4.9 years) were randomly allocated two subtypes intervention at home: resistance-band exercise (RE) eccentric (ECC) for those weakness; static dynamic stretching tightness; plus ECC no both weakness. program consisted 3–6 weekly sessions over eight weeks. Blinded outcome assessments before after eight-week three-month follow-up included mobility via Timed Up-and-Go (TUG), strength tests, as well measurement stiffness. Results: All groups had increased peak torque weeks improved TUG (p < 0.05). Improved plantar flexor persisted = 0.009). In addition, RE thickness by 4.0 8.7% Hamstring all groups, except group. Moreover, six showed calf whereas changes stiffness noted. Conclusions: Increases performance, appeared due learning effects physical activity, rather than specific training impact. However, strength-based programs may be recommended sarcopenia, they provide additional benefits, such short-lasting hypertrophy.

Language: Английский

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Association between physical activity and cognitive function in a multi-ethnic Asian older adult population

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Physical activity (PA) is regarded as a non-pharmacological preventive strategy against cognitive decline. This study aimed to examine the relationship between PA and function in cognitively normal older Malaysian adults from multi-ethnic, urban-dwelling community. Participants completed questionnaire with questions on demographic details, socioeconomic status, health conditions, short form of International Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Bivariate analyses hierarchical linear regression were conducted IPAQ Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores. Among 382 participants (median age = 66 years), 51.6% female. Median MoCA score was 24; levels 28%, 39% 33% 'Low', 'Moderate' 'High' respectively. analysis showed scores significantly differed across (p-value < 0.001). Pairwise comparisons significant differences 'Low' 0.001) levels. Hierarchical potential confounding factors that while lower PA, being older, Malay hypertension initially associated scores, association explained by greater influence education savings. Additional research required gain more comprehensive understanding these relationships.

Language: Английский

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Muscle Strength, Dynapenia, and Sarcopenia During Female Midlife and Beyond

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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