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Making More of IT: Enabling Intensive Motor Cognitive Rehabilitation Exercises in Geriatrics Using Information
M A McCaskey1,2, A Schättin2, A L Martin-Niedecken3
1Research Department, Reha Rheinfelden, Rheinfelden, Switzerland.
Biomed Research International
|December 25, 2018
Summary
To combat sedentary lifestyles in older adults, new exercise approaches are needed. Information and communication technologies (ICT) offer potential for personalized, high-intensity interval training to improve motor-cognitive function and rehabilitation outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Sedentary lifestyles are prevalent in aging Western societies, despite established health benefits of physical activity.
- Barriers to exercise adherence in older adults include motivational issues and physical limitations due to disease or deconditioning.
- Current exercise recommendations are often unsuitable for seniors with debilitating conditions, necessitating age- and user-adapted approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for developing accessible and acceptable exercise interventions for older adults.
- To summarize the current state of ICT-based interventions targeting improved motor-cognitive control in aging populations.
- To propose combining ICT with high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE) for more effective and engaging rehabilitation in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on ICT applications for active aging and motor-cognitive enhancement.
- Analysis of the evolution of ICT in aging populations, shifting from usability to service-oriented applications.
- Exploration of the integration of ICT with HIIE regimes for personalized rehabilitation.
Main Results:
- ICT offers numerous solutions for smart and adapted exercise, bridging the gap between technology and clinical application.
- The focus of ICT in aging has shifted towards services and devices that prevent, compensate, care for, and enhance daily functioning.
- Personalized, modifiable exercise intensities are crucial for adaptation, especially for seniors with functional limitations.
Conclusions:
- ICT-based interventions show promise for improving motor-cognitive function in older adults.
- Combining ICT with HIIE presents a novel strategy to enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of rehabilitation for impaired seniors.
- Further research is needed to translate technological advancements into clinically relevant and widely adopted exercise programs for active aging.
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