Trial reportZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2017
[Concentration enhancement for retaining daily living competence in dementia].
Trial report in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Effect of combined aquatic and cognitive training on quality of life, fall self-efficacy, and motor performance in aged with varying cognitive status: a proof-of-concept study.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Motor, cognitive and mobility deficits in 1000 geriatric patients: protocol of a quantitative observational study before and after routine clinical geriatric treatment - the ComOn-study.BMC geriatrics · 2020Observational
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Abstract
backgroundDementia is characterized by reduced memory and concentration abilities leading to a decrease in activities of daily living. Various studies have shown that various forms of physical exercise have a positive therapeutic effect at an early stage of dementia.
objectiveIn the present study the effects of an exercise-based Brain-Gym concept on the concentration and routine daily competences were evaluated in dementia patients. MATERIAL AND
methodsDuring a 4-month intervention period specially trained nursing staff and healthcare students put this exercise program into practice. Using an intervention and control group design, the concentration abilities of the dementia patients were tested on a monthly base. Additionally, the routine daily competence of the patients was evaluated by the nursing staff.
resultsEven though no significant differences could be detected, the intervention group achieved higher scores in concentration abilities than the control group on all four testing dates. Furthermore, the routine daily competence was improved in the intervention group throughout the intervention period.
conclusionThis concept can be used for dementia patients. Due to the low requirements concerning coordination and condition Brain-Gym is suitable for the target group and can easily be implemented by caregivers; however, significant evidence of positive impacts on concentration and everyday life competence could not yet be found in this study.
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