CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Exergaming and Autogenic Relaxation on Psychological Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents

Turkey (Türkiye)69 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

This interventional clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of Antroyun (exergaming) and autogenic relaxation techniques on psychological well-being and life engagement among older adults living in nursing homes. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Antroyun intervention group, autogenic relaxation group, and a control group. Interventions were applied twice per week for eight weeks. The results indicated that both interventions had a significant effect on improving psychological well-being and life engagement. The Antroyun group showed faster and more marked improvements in earlier follow-ups, while the autogenic relaxation group demonstrated sustained benefits in later follow-ups. The control group did not show any significant changes over time. Additionally, in the Antroyun group, the number of game wins was positively correlated with improvements in psychological well-being and life engagement scores. This study was carried out as part of a doctoral dissertation at Sivas Cumhuriyet University.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 65 years or older * Residing in a nursing home * Able to communicate and follow instructions * Scoring 24 or above on the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) * Voluntary participation and written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with advanced cognitive impairment (SMMT score \< 24) * Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, severe depression) * Having physical disabilities that prevent participation in the interventions (e.g., immobility, severe visual or auditory loss) * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

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What they're measuring

Change in Psychological Well-Being Score

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)

Change in Life Engagement Score

Timeframe: Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 16 (4 follow-ups total)

Standardize Mini Mental Test

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06965959

SponsorCumhuriyet University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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