Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep quality in geriatric individuals.Aging is often associated with balance disorders, increased fall risk, cognitive decline, and impaired sleep quality, all of which significantly impact the quality of life in the elderly. Dual-task interventions require individuals to perform physical and cognitive tasks concurrently, aiming to improve sensorimotor control and enhance balance strategies under cognitive load.This study utilizes telerehabilitation as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to facilitate access to healthcare services, providing a remote alternative to face-to-face rehabilitation. The research aims to demonstrate that dual-task exercises performed through telerehabilitation can contribute to functional recovery, reduce the fear of falling, and increase the safe mobility capacity of geriatric individuals.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants aged 65 to 74 years. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 41 and 56. Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) score between 19 and 23. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 18 and 30. Independent in activities of daily living. Able to walk without assistive devices. Capable of using video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions. Exclusion Criteria: Participants younger than 65 years. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases. Amputees. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment. Individuals with significant visual or hearing impairments. Individuals without internet access. Individuals unable to use video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions.