Wii-Hab for Pre-Frail Older Adults
Wii-Hab for Pre-Frail Older Adults
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DOI：
10.1002/rnj.25
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发表时间：
2012-07-01
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1.3
通讯作者：
Daniel, Kathryn
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作者：
Daniel, Kathryn
目的研究一种新的干预措施的有效性，该干预措施旨在通过系统的渐进式功能康复（PFR）来降低与虚弱相关的指标。方法招募体弱前期志愿者参加为期15周的运动干预组和对照组。那些符合研究标准并同意的人被随机分为三组：对照组、坐着锻炼组和Wii (R)健身组。所有参与者在15周干预期之前和之后都完成了测试测量。测量方法包括：老年体能测试、体重、平衡效能量表、CHAMPS、晚年功能与残疾指数、MOS SF-36。考勤也被记录了下来。结果：老年人体能测试中的几项指标有了改善，包括站椅、手臂弯曲、第二步、六分钟步行、坐下和伸展，以及计时起身和起身。一些参与者确实减轻了体重。与对照组相比，所有这些差异都反映了坐着锻炼组或wi -fi健身组的身体功能状况有所改善。增加体力活动对所有参与者都是有益的。坐着锻炼组和wi -fi健身组在老年人体能测试的几项指标上的身体表现得分都有所提高。wi -fit组的参与者在报告的热量消耗和平衡信心方面也有所改善。结论本初步研究表明，康复效果与社区老年人健身课程的效果相似。一个带有重量背心的家庭视频游戏机系统可能是体弱的老年人参加团体锻炼课程的有效选择。
Purpose To examine the effectiveness of a novel intervention aimed at decreasing indices related to frailty through systematic, Progressive Functional Rehabilitation (PFR). Methods Pre-frail volunteers were recruited to participate in a 15 week exercise intervention or control group. Those who met study criteria and consented were randomized into one of three groups: control, seated exercise, or Wii (R)-fit. Test measures were completed before and after the 15 week intervention period on all participants. Measures included: Senior Fitness Test, Body Weight, Balance Efficacy Scale, CHAMPS, Late-Life Function and Disability Index, MOS SF-36. Attendance was also recorded. Results There were improvements on several of the measures included in the Senior Fitness Test including chair stands, arm curls, step 2, six minute walk, sit and reach, and the timed up and go. A few participants did lose weight. All of the differences reflected improved physical functional status in the seated exercise or Wii-fit groups compared with the control group. Discussion Increased physical activity was beneficial for all who participated. There were improvements in physical performance scores on several of the measures on the senior fitness test in both the seated exercise and Wii-fit groups. Participants in the Wii-fit group also showed improvement in their reported caloric expenditure and balance confidence. Conclusion This pilot study suggests a rehabilitation effect that was similar to the effect of community based senior fitness classes. A home video game console system with weight vest could be an effective alternative for pre-frail senior adults to group exercise classes.