Exergame: Exercise With Matching Memory Game On Cognitive Function And Physical Fitness Of The Elderly
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Title
Exergame: Exercise With Matching Memory Game On Cognitive Function And Physical Fitness Of The Elderly
Subject
cognitive function, elderly, exergame, physical fitness;
Description
Background: Cognitive decline and physical deterioration are
common issues among the elderly, significantly impacting their
quality of life. The unanticipated cognitive impairments will
result in dementia. Effective approaches to simultaneously
improving both aspects remain to be further developed and
evaluated. Exercise with a matching memory game overcomes
the issues. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an
exergame, combining memory-stimulating games and physical
exercise in improving cognitive function and physical fitness
among the elderly.
Methods: The study was a quick experiment with two groups in
a pre-post test design. A number of 119 participants were
recruited using purposive sampling and randomly divided into
the experimental group (n=60) or the control group (n=59).
Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State
Examination (MMSE), while physical fitness was measured
with the 2-minute step test score.
Results: The data was analyzed using a paired t-test, which
revealed a significant improvement in MMSE and 2-minute
scores in the experimental group before and after the
intervention (p < 0.05). Additionally, the independent t-test
analysis demonstrated a significant difference between the
experimental and control groups in both cognitive and physical
fitness measures after the intervention (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Implementing exercise has a significant positive
influence on cognitive function and physical fitness among the elderly. Incorporating an exergame into community health programs for the elderly could provide substantial benefits to their overall well-being
common issues among the elderly, significantly impacting their
quality of life. The unanticipated cognitive impairments will
result in dementia. Effective approaches to simultaneously
improving both aspects remain to be further developed and
evaluated. Exercise with a matching memory game overcomes
the issues. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an
exergame, combining memory-stimulating games and physical
exercise in improving cognitive function and physical fitness
among the elderly.
Methods: The study was a quick experiment with two groups in
a pre-post test design. A number of 119 participants were
recruited using purposive sampling and randomly divided into
the experimental group (n=60) or the control group (n=59).
Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State
Examination (MMSE), while physical fitness was measured
with the 2-minute step test score.
Results: The data was analyzed using a paired t-test, which
revealed a significant improvement in MMSE and 2-minute
scores in the experimental group before and after the
intervention (p < 0.05). Additionally, the independent t-test
analysis demonstrated a significant difference between the
experimental and control groups in both cognitive and physical
fitness measures after the intervention (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Implementing exercise has a significant positive
influence on cognitive function and physical fitness among the elderly. Incorporating an exergame into community health programs for the elderly could provide substantial benefits to their overall well-being
Creator
Gilang Dwi Pratiwi, Wini Hadiyani, Vita Lucya, Yuda Gumelar
Source
https://doi.org/10.37341/jkg.v9i2.1082
Publisher
Poltekkes Surakarta
Date
December 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Citation
Gilang Dwi Pratiwi, Wini Hadiyani, Vita Lucya, Yuda Gumelar, “Exergame: Exercise With Matching Memory Game On Cognitive Function And Physical Fitness Of The Elderly,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 13, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10896.