Effects of Task-Oriented Station Training on Cognitive Levels and Hand Functions in Geriatric Residents of Nursing Homes

Çankırı Karatekin University

Status

Completed

Conditions

Motor Function Disorders

Geriatric Health

Cognitive Decline

Treatments

Behavioral: Home-based Task-orianted Training

Behavioral: Tele-Rehabilitation Task-orianted Training

Behavioral: Face-To-Face Task-orianted Training

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06417073

d897232bb89442f7

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study explores the impact of task-oriented station training on the cognitive levels and hand functions of elderly residents in nursing homes. Utilizing methods like tele-rehabilitation, face-to-face sessions, and home-based programs, this research aims to determine the most effective approach for improving the cognitive and manual skills of this population. The hypothesis driving this study is that targeted task-oriented training can significantly improve the cognitive functions and hand dexterity of elderly individuals living in nursing homes, potentially enhancing their quality of life and independence. Participants receive different types of interventions-tele-rehabilitation, direct face-to-face training, and guided home programs-to evaluate which modality most effectively supports cognitive and hand function improvements. The study's design is randomized and assesses the outcomes through various established psychological and physical tests. With an aging global population, such strategies are crucial for maintaining the independence and quality of life of our elderly, potentially reducing the need for intensive care solutions and allowing for longer periods of self-sufficiency and well-being. This summary presents the study in a straightforward manner, explaining the purpose, hypothesis, methods, and significance of the research to make it accessible to non-specialist readers.

Enrollment

35 patients

Sex

All

Ages

60 to 85 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

**Inclusion Criteria:**

Age 65 years and older.
Residency in a nursing home.
Able to provide informed consent, either directly or through a legal guardian.
Sufficient cognitive function to participate in the intervention, as indicated by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 18 or higher.
Physically able to participate in task-oriented activities, with or without assistive devices.
Stable medical condition, with no hospitalizations due to acute illness in the last three months prior to the study commencement.

**Exclusion Criteria:**

Diagnosed with severe dementia or any cognitive impairment severe enough as per the healthcare provider to interfere with participation in the study.
Any medical condition that significantly limits physical activity or requires intensive medical care during the study period, such as unstable cardiovascular disease, severe osteoarthritis, or recent fractures.
Participation in any other experimental rehabilitation or drug trials concurrently.
Severe sensory deficits that would prevent participation in the tasks (e.g., severe vision or hearing loss not correctable with aids).
Life expectancy less than 6 months as estimated by a physician.
Significant psychiatric disorders that might impair the ability to comply with study protocols.