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Feasibility of home-based, low-intensity exergame on cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Sirintip Kumfu, Teerawat Kamnardsiri, Sirinun Boripuntakul, Somporn Sungkarat

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Sirintip KumfuDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6293-9273
Teerawat KamnardsiriDepartment of Digital Game, College of Arts, Media and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7294-150X
Sirinun BoripuntakulDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4543-6911
Somporn SungkaratDepartment of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4283-7469

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Abstract

Background: Combined physical-cognitive training has shown beneficial effects on cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most interventions employ moderate-to-high intensity, which may limit accessibility for individuals with health concerns. Whether low-intensity exercise provides similar cognitive benefits remains inconclusive. Delivering such training through home-based exergame may improve adherence. This study evaluated the feasibility of a home-based, low-intensity exergame for older adults with MCI. Methods: Older adults with MCI completed 50-min exergaming sessions, triweekly, for 4 weeks. Feasibility outcomes, including recruitment, adherence, adverse events, enjoyment, and cognitive and physical performance, were evaluated at baseline and post-intervention. Cognitive performance was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), 10-word recall test, digit span, and verbal fluency tests. Physical performance was assessed with the four-square step and five-times sit-to-stand tests. Results: Fifteen older adults with MCI (mean age 66.07 ± 4.36 years; 75% recruitment rate) participated. The average adherence rate was 93.33% (11.2 sessions), with no adverse events or attrition reported. Enjoyment significantly increased from week 1 to week 4 ( Conclusion: Home-based, low-intensity exergaming is a safe, feasible, and enjoyable approach for older adults with MCI. Preliminary findings suggest potential cognitive benefits of low-intensity exergaming in improving cognitive function, which warrant confirmation in a large-scale, rigorous randomized controlled trial.

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cognitionexergameFeasibilityhome-based exerciselow-intensityMCI

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PMCPMC12717356

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