scholarly journals ERRATUM: Kinect Adventures versus Physical Exercise on depressive symptoms of older adults: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Exercise

scholarly journals Kinect Adventures versus physical exercise on depressive symptoms of older adults: A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Maria Ribeiro Bacha ◽  
Gisele Cristine Vieira Gomes ◽  
Tatiana Beline de Freitas ◽  
Camila Torriani-Pasin ◽  
Belinda Lange ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Post Intervention

Abstract Introduction: Depressive and anxiety disorders are considered the main cause of emotional suffering and decrease of quality of life among older adults. It has been suggested that the practice of physical exercise can be a treatment option for anxiety and depression. Alternative approaches such serious games show promise for reducing depression symptoms. Objective: To compare the effect of virtual reality, in the form of commercially available interactive Kinect Adventures video games, compared to a standard physical exercise program on depressive symptoms of older adults. Method: This is a pilot study, parallel group, single-blind randomized controlled pilot trial that recruited two intervention groups: Interactive Video Game Kinect Adventures (IVG, n=8) versus usual physical exercise program (PEP, n=6). The two groups completed a seven week program with a total of fourteen 60-minute sessions divided into two sessions a week. The IVG completed individual training sessions using the Microsoft Xbox Kinect Adventures games and the PEP performed a group exercise program. Depression symptoms were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15). This measure was assessed pre-intervention, post intervention and at 30-day follow-up. Results: There was a significant effect of assessment without group effect or interaction between factors, in the GDS-15 (RM-ANOVA, P < 0.0001). Both groups showed improvement in the GDS-15 post intervention assessment that was maintained after 30-day follow-up (Bonferroni post hoc test, P < 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that both Interactive Kinect Adventures video games and physical exercise provide beneficial effects on depressive symptoms of older adults.

The impact of peer mentor communication with older adults on depressive symptoms and working alliance: A pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 101 (4) ◽  
pp. 665-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Hui Joo ◽  
Seungyoung Hwang ◽  
Joseph J. Gallo ◽  
Debra L. Roter
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Working Alliance ◽  
Peer Mentor ◽  
The Impact

Aerobic and Cognitive Exercise (ACE) Pilot Study for Older Adults: Executive Function Improves with Cognitive Challenge While Exergaming

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 768-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Barcelos ◽  
Nikita Shah ◽  
Katherine Cohen ◽  
Michael J. Hogan ◽  
Eamon Mulkerrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Cognitive Demand ◽  
Differential Outcomes ◽  
Single Bout ◽  
Cognitive Challenge ◽  
Cognitive Benefit ◽  
High Cognitive Demand

AbstractDementia cases are increasing worldwide; thus, investigators seek to identify interventions that might prevent or ameliorate cognitive decline in later life. Extensive research confirms the benefits of physical exercise for brain health, yet only a fraction of older adults exercise regularly. Interactive mental and physical exercise, as in aerobic exergaming, not only motivates, but has also been found to yield cognitive benefit above and beyond traditional exercise. This pilot study sought to investigate whether greater cognitive challenge while exergaming would yield differential outcomes in executive function and generalize to everyday functioning. Sixty-four community based older adults (mean age=82) were randomly assigned to pedal a stationary bike, while interactively engaging on-screen with: (1) a low cognitive demand task (bike tour), or (2) a high cognitive demand task (video game). Executive function (indices from Trails, Stroop and Digit Span) was assessed before and after a single-bout and 3-month exercise intervention. Significant group × time interactions were found after a single-bout (Color Trails) and after 3 months of exergaming (Stroop; among 20 adherents). Those in the high cognitive demand group performed better than those in the low cognitive dose condition. Everyday function improved across both exercise conditions. Pilot data indicate that for older adults, cognitive benefit while exergaming increased concomitantly with higher doses of interactive mental challenge. (JINS, 2015,21, 768–779)

scholarly journals Effects of Mobile App–Based Intervention for Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine E Gould ◽  
Chalise Carlson ◽  
Flora Ma ◽  
Valerie Forman-Hoffman ◽  
Kristian Ranta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Patient Reported

BACKGROUND Digital mental health interventions may help middle-aged and older adults with depression overcome barriers to accessing traditional care, but few studies have investigated their use in this population. OBJECTIVE This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the Meru Health Program, an 8-week mobile app–delivered intervention. METHODS A total of 20 community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults (age: mean 61.7 years, SD 11.3) with elevated depressive symptoms participated in a single-arm pilot study investigating the Meru Health Program, an app-delivered intervention supported by remote therapists. The program primarily uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills to target depressive symptoms. A semistructured interview was completed at the baseline to establish current psychiatric diagnoses. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression measures. Anxiety symptoms were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and the PROMIS Anxiety measure. User experience and acceptability were examined through surveys and qualitative interviews. RESULTS In total, 90% (18/20) of the participants completed the program, with 75% (15/20) completing at least 7 of the 8 introductory weekly lessons. On average, participants completed 60 minutes of practice and exchanged 5 messages with their therapists every week. The app was rated as helpful by 89% (17/19) participants. Significant decreases in depressive (P=.03) and anxiety symptom measures (P=.01) were found; 45% (9/20) of participants showed clinically significant improvement in either depressive symptoms or anxiety symptoms. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that the commercially available Meru Health Program may be feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial to middle-aged and older adults. Although larger controlled trials are needed to demonstrate efficacy, these findings suggest that digital health interventions may benefit adults of all ages.

scholarly journals Effects of Mobile App–Based Intervention for Depression in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mixed Methods Feasibility Study

10.2196/25808 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. e25808
Author(s):  
Christine E Gould ◽  
Chalise Carlson ◽  
Flora Ma ◽  
Valerie Forman-Hoffman ◽  
Kristian Ranta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Program ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Patient Reported

Background Digital mental health interventions may help middle-aged and older adults with depression overcome barriers to accessing traditional care, but few studies have investigated their use in this population. Objective This pilot study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of the Meru Health Program, an 8-week mobile app–delivered intervention. Methods A total of 20 community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults (age: mean 61.7 years, SD 11.3) with elevated depressive symptoms participated in a single-arm pilot study investigating the Meru Health Program, an app-delivered intervention supported by remote therapists. The program primarily uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral skills to target depressive symptoms. A semistructured interview was completed at the baseline to establish current psychiatric diagnoses. Depressive symptoms were measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) depression measures. Anxiety symptoms were measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale and the PROMIS Anxiety measure. User experience and acceptability were examined through surveys and qualitative interviews. Results In total, 90% (18/20) of the participants completed the program, with 75% (15/20) completing at least 7 of the 8 introductory weekly lessons. On average, participants completed 60 minutes of practice and exchanged 5 messages with their therapists every week. The app was rated as helpful by 89% (17/19) participants. Significant decreases in depressive (P=.03) and anxiety symptom measures (P=.01) were found; 45% (9/20) of participants showed clinically significant improvement in either depressive symptoms or anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The findings suggest that the commercially available Meru Health Program may be feasible, acceptable, and potentially beneficial to middle-aged and older adults. Although larger controlled trials are needed to demonstrate efficacy, these findings suggest that digital health interventions may benefit adults of all ages.

scholarly journals Depressive Symptoms and Tau Accumulation in the Inferior Temporal Lobe and Entorhinal Cortex in Cognitively Normal Older Adults: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 975-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Gatchel ◽  
Nancy J. Donovan ◽  
Joseph J. Locascio ◽  
Aaron P. Schultz ◽  
J. Alex Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Entorhinal Cortex ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Cognitively Normal

Optimization of the Effects of Physical Activity on Plantar Sensation and Postural Control With Barefoot Exercises in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Pilot Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 452-465
Author(s):  
Karim Korchi ◽  
Frédéric Noé ◽  
Noëlle Bru ◽  
Thierry Paillard
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Noticeable Effect ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Somatosensory Information

Increasing somatosensory information from the foot by exercising barefoot can potentially optimize the effectiveness of physical exercise interventions on falls prevention in the older adults. This pilot study was then undertaken to explore the effects of increased somatosensory information from the foot by exercising barefoot on balance, gait, and plantar cutaneous sensitivity in institutionalized older adults involved in multimodal exercise intervention. Participants were assigned to three groups: a control group which did not perform any physical exercise and two groups in which they were involved in a multimodal exercise program performed barefoot or shod. Postural, gait, and plantar cutaneous sensitivity parameters were collected. The results showed that the exercise program produced larger effects on balance and plantar cutaneous sensitivity when exercises were performed barefoot, without any noticeable effect on gait. Hence, barefoot exercising could be a relevant means to optimize the fall-prevention exercise programs in institutionalized older adults.

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