Geriatrik Bireylerde Telerehabilitasyonun Etkisinin Araştırılması

Abstract

With the development of technology, remote access exercise interventions are frequently used in older adults. Although different technological methods are used in exercise practices, studies comparing these methods are limited. Based on this, the aim of the study was to compare the effects of calisthenic exercise applied with video conference (VC) and video-based home exercise (VBHE) methods on physical fitness, body composition, depression level, sleep and quality of life in older adults. Thirty older adults aged 65-75 participated in the study. The VC group performed calisthenic exercises online with a physiotherapist using an online interview program. The VBHE group performed the same exercises at home by watching videos. Both programs lasted 6 weeks, three times a week. Physical fitness, body composition, depression level, sleep and quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention, and the results of these two intervention methods were compared. In both VC and VBHE groups, it was observed that physical fitness and quality of life (physical function, physical role difficulties and general health) improved statistically significantly compared to the pre-intervention (p<0,05), while body composition, depression level and sleep quality did not change (p˃0,05). When the groups were compared, it was concluded that the exercise program applied with the VC method improved physical fitness and quality of life (physical function, physical role difficulties and general health) better than the VBHE method (p<0,05), and there was no difference in terms of body composition, depression level, sleep and quality of life (p˃0,05). It was observed that the 6-week calisthenic exercise intervention applied with technology methods such as VC and VBHE was a useful method in improving physical fitness of older adults. However, it was concluded that the VC method was a more effective method than the VBHE method.