Open AccessEffectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Well-Being of Older Adults Living in Institutionalized Centers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Study
Author(s) -
Arvin Paolo T. Labao,
Donald Manlapaz,
Catherine Joy T. Escuadra,
Kian Aira P. Marcelo,
Raj Janrei N. Bardonido,
Janelle Marie R. Catrakl,
Stacey Charmelagne P. Evangelista,
Kristine Pamela A. Ramos,
Matthew Joseph D. Sabatin,
Keren L. Tuale
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
the philippine journal of physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2766-3086
DOI - 10.46409/002.zrqj6927
Subject(s) - randomized controlled trial , physical therapy , psychological intervention , medicine , gerontology , physical activity , psychology , psychiatry , surgery
Aim: To determine the effectiveness of exergaming in improving the well-being of older adults living in institutionalized centers.Methods: This two-arm pilot pre-post assessment randomized controlled trial was conducted among older adults living in institutionalized centers in the Philippines. Participating centers were allocated through the fishbowl method for six weeks to the Controlled Group (n = 8) and Experimental Group (n = 6). The pre-posttest outcomes of the interventions were assessed, and well-being was quantified using the Short Form-36 (SF-36).Results: Fourteen participants with mean age, 64.64 years old + 4.57 SD (nine female and five male participants) were included in the study. The results showed an improvement in the SF-36 subsets of Physical Functioning, Energy/Fatigue, and Emotional Well-being (p 0.05)Conclusion and Implications: Exergaming suggests no improvement in the general well-being as measured by SF-36. However, exergaming effectively improved the subsets of older adults' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in institutionalized centers. Exergaming also has the same effect as physical/aerobic exercises in older adults living in institutionalized centers. This pilot study serves as a basis for future implementation of a fully powered randomized controlled trial design assessing improvements and long-term effects.