Research Article

Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study

Volume: 6 Number: 2 August 31, 2023
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Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study

An Erratum to this article was published on August 31, 2024. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/geriatrik/article/1540821

Abstract

Aim: The Computer Based Exercise Program (CLOSER), developed for the elderly, provides the elderly with the opportunity to do exercises by receiving feedback about the exercises thanks to its dynamic structure. The aim of our study is a pilot study to examine the applicability of this developed system in elderly. Materials and Methods: 54 elderly (mean age:70.53±7.87 years) who applied to the Hacettepe University, Occupational therapy department Geriatric Clinic were included in the study. System includes a front landing page where the sociodemographic characteristics of the individuals are recorded, and 5 basic exercises involving all parts of the body, including maintaining balance, neck rotation, rhythmic gait, knee flexion and trunk rotation. Participants were asked questions covering the exercises in order to get their feedback on the content, applicability and accessibility of the system. A total of 38 crossquestions, consisting of 3 separate answers as agree, partially agree and disagree, were created by the researchers. Results: It can be said that most of the participants (more than 80%) found the CLOSER system easy, understandable and enjoyable. All of the participants stated that they found the instructions given to exercise sufficient and understandable and encouraging to exercise. There are a small number of participants (11%) who stated that they had some difficulties and problems in using the application. Conclusion: CLOSER is the first national health application developed for the elderly to exercise correctly in terms of scope and content. It is thought that it will contribute to future research in terms of giving visual and written feedback on the participants correct and motivated exercise at home.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

August 31, 2023

Publication Date

August 31, 2023

Submission Date

January 31, 2023

Acceptance Date

May 11, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Şahin, S., Özata Değerli, M. N., Altuntaş, O., Uyanık, M., Yılmaz, A. A., Yiğit, A. Y., & Yapar, İ. (2023). Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi, 6(2), 72-80. https://doi.org/10.47141/geriatrik.1245679
AMA
1.Şahin S, Özata Değerli MN, Altuntaş O, et al. Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study. JoGS. 2023;6(2):72-80. doi:10.47141/geriatrik.1245679
Chicago
Şahin, Sedef, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Onur Altuntaş, et al. 2023. “Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study”. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi 6 (2): 72-80. https://doi.org/10.47141/geriatrik.1245679.
EndNote
Şahin S, Özata Değerli MN, Altuntaş O, Uyanık M, Yılmaz AA, Yiğit AY, Yapar İ (August 1, 2023) Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi 6 2 72–80.
IEEE
[1]S. Şahin et al., “Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study”, JoGS, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 72–80, Aug. 2023, doi: 10.47141/geriatrik.1245679.
ISNAD
Şahin, Sedef - Özata Değerli, Medine Nur - Altuntaş, Onur - Uyanık, Mine - Yılmaz, Adem Ali - Yiğit, Ali Yaşar - Yapar, İlyas. “Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study”. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi 6/2 (August 1, 2023): 72-80. https://doi.org/10.47141/geriatrik.1245679.
JAMA
1.Şahin S, Özata Değerli MN, Altuntaş O, Uyanık M, Yılmaz AA, Yiğit AY, Yapar İ. Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study. JoGS. 2023;6:72–80.
MLA
Şahin, Sedef, et al. “Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study”. Geriatrik Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, Aug. 2023, pp. 72-80, doi:10.47141/geriatrik.1245679.
Vancouver
1.Sedef Şahin, Medine Nur Özata Değerli, Onur Altuntaş, Mine Uyanık, Adem Ali Yılmaz, Ali Yaşar Yiğit, İlyas Yapar. Computer-Based Exercise Program for Elderly (CLOSER): Pilot Study. JoGS. 2023 Aug. 1;6(2):72-80. doi:10.47141/geriatrik.1245679

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