The effect of leap motion controller based exergame therapy on hand function, cognitive function and quality of life in older adults. A randomised trial

Objective. To evaluate the effect of leap motion controller based exergame therapy (LMCBET) on hand function, cognitive function and quality life (QoL) in older adults. Design. A parallel, double-blind trial with participants allocated (1:1) to one two groups as structured exercise (SE) LMCBET. Setting. The study was conducted “Barınyurt Nursing Home Elderly Care Center” Istanbul. Participants. Thirty-two adults who had adequate ability follow commands, 24 points or more mini mental state examination (MMSE) were included 30 analyzed. Interventions. SE Group performed a Structured Hand Exercise program while LMCBET group “ErgoActive’’ “HandROM” apps focusing exercises fine motor skills along 30-45 minute sessions, 2 days week, over 8 weeks. Main outcome measures. Participants evaluated box block test (BBT), Purdue Pegboard (PPT), dynamometer, Duruöz index (DHI), stroop (ST), digit span (DST), World Health Organization QoL instrument-older module (WHOQOL- OLD) at beginning (T0), (T1), 16 (T2) weeks after started. Results. There significant differences BBT, PPT, DHI, WHOQOL-OLD (p < 0.05). right, left, couple, total scores DHI found In Time*Group evaluations, there no > Conclusions. effective healthy