Exergames versus self-regulated exercises with instruction leaflets to improve adherence during geriatric rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Improving mobility in elderly persons is a primary goal in geriatric rehabilitation. Self-regulated exercises with instruction leaflets are used to increase training volume but adherence is often low. Exergames may improve adherence. This study therefore compared exergames with self-regulated exercise using instruction leaflets. The primary outcome was adherence. Secondary outcomes were enjoyment, motivation and balance during walking.

Methods

Design: single center parallel group non-blinded randomized controlled trial with central stratified randomization.

Setting

center for geriatric inpatient rehabilitation. Included were patients over 65 with mobility restrictions who were able to perform self-regulated exercise. Patients were assigned to self-regulated

SUBMITTER: Oesch P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363020 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature