Baduanjin training based on virtual reality can relieve mild cognitive impairment in the elderly
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2021.04.007
- VernacularTitle:基于虚拟现实的八段锦锻炼对养老院轻度认知障碍老年患者的影响
- Author:
Zhicheng SUN
;
Jinlin MA
;
Xiaomei GU
;
Gang OUYANG
;
Na ZHANG
;
Xiurong CHEN
;
Lijun PAN
;
Tong WANG
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2021;43(4):322-326
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the effect of virtual reality (VR)-based baduanjin exercise on the cognition, physical functioning and life quality of elderly persons with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).Methods:Fifty-seven mildly impaired elderly persons were randomly divided into an observation group ( n=29) and a control group ( n=28). Both groups were given routine care and health education in their nursing homes, while the observation group additionally performed 50 minutes of VR baduanjin exercise three times a week for 24 weeks. Both groups were assessed using the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA), the Rivermead behavioural memory test (second edition) (RBMT-Ⅱ), a digit-symbol substitution test (DSST) and the Trail Making Test (TMT). The short physical performance battery (SPPB) and Alzheimer′s disease quality of life (QOL-AD) instrument were also administered before and after the 24-week intervention. Results:After the intervention the average MoCA, RBMT-Ⅱ, DSST, TMT-A, SPPB and QOL-AD results of the observation group were all significantly better than before the intervention and better than the control group′s averages. The observation group also performed better on the 5 times sit-to-stand test, the tandem standing test and a walking speed test after the intervention.Conclusions:VR-based baduanjin practice can effectively improve the cognition and physical functioning of mildly impaired elderly persons, as well as improving their quality of life.
