Effects of a Physical Activity Program using Exergame with Elderly Women.
10.4040/jkan.2015.45.1.84
- Author:
Jungok YU
1
;
Jungsoon KIM
Author Information
1. Daun Elementary School, Ulsan, Korea. enochi@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article ; Randomized Controlled Trial
- Keywords:
Physical activity;
Video games;
Qigong;
Older adults
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Depression/physiopathology;
*Exercise;
Female;
Gait;
Hand Strength;
Humans;
Postural Balance;
*Program Evaluation;
Self Report;
Senior Centers;
*Tai Ji
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2015;45(1):84-96
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to investigate the motivational, physical and affective benefits of exergaming in community dwelling older adult women. METHODS: The research design was a nonequivalent control group pre-test and post-test design. Sixty-one older adult women over the age of 65 were recruited from 6 community senior centers to participate in the 8 week exercise intervention or control group. Six centers were divided into one of three groups: exergame, qigong exercise, or control. The exergame and the qigong exercise group received 16 sessions, scheduled twice a week, with each session lasting 50 minutes. Test measures were completed before and after the 8 week intervention period for all participants. Measures included: Grip strength, chair stand, 6 m walking, balance, geriatric depression scale, vitality and intrinsic motivation. RESULTS: There were significant improvements in the exergame and qigong exercise group for grip strength, chair stand, 6m walking, balance, vitality and intrinsic motivation at the end the 8-week program compared with the control group. CONCLUSION: The exergame could be an effective alternative for older adult women to group exercise classes.
