Effects of a Kinect-based physical training program on body composition, functional fitness and depression in institutionalized older adults.

Autor: Rica RL; Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá University, Vitoria, Brazil., Shimojo GL; Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá University, Vitoria, Brazil., Gomes MC; Experimental Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil.; Department of Physical Education, Vila Velha University, Vila Velha, Brazil., Alonso AC; Department of Post-Graduation in Aging Sciences, São Judas Tadeu University, São Paulo, Brazil., Pitta RM; Department of Preventive Medicine, Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo, Brazil., Santa-Rosa FA; Department of Physical Education, Estacio de Sá University, Vitoria, Brazil., Pontes Junior FL; Department of Post-Graduation in Gerontology, Science, Arts and Humanities School of São Paulo University, São Paulo, Brazil., Ceschini F; Experimental Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil., Gobbo S; Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy., Bergamin M; Sport and Exercise Medicine Division, Department of Medicine, University of Padova, Padova, Italy., Bocalini DS; Experimental Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Physical Education and Sport Center, Federal University of Espirito Santo, Vitoria, Brazil.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Geriatrics & gerontology international [Geriatr Gerontol Int] 2020 Mar; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 195-200. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jan 10.
DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13857
Abstrakt: Exergames have already been used as therapeutic tools to enhance both physical and cognitive functions in older adults.
Aim: 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.
Methods: 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.
Results: After 12 weeks of protocol, we observed a significant improvement in all functional fitness parameters.
Conclusions: 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; ••: ••-••.
(© 2020 Japan Geriatrics Society.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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