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Analysis of Feedback-Based Technology in Alzheimer´s Disorder by a Randomized Experimental Pilot

Maria Luisa Benitez-Lugo
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Manuel Vazquez-Marrufo
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Elena Pinero-Pinto
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Gema Chamorro-Moriana
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V Perez-Cabezas
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Carmen Suarez-Serrano
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Version 1 : Received: 26 July 2023 / Approved: 27 July 2023 / Online: 28 July 2023 (07:20:39 CEST)

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Benitez-Lugo, M.-L.; Vazquez-Marrufo, M.; Pinero-Pinto, E.; Chamorro-Moriana, G.; Perez-Cabezas, V.; Suarez-Serrano, C. Analysis of Physical–Cognitive Tasks including Feedback-Based Technology for Alzheimer’s Disorder in a Randomized Experimental Pilot Study. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 5484. Benitez-Lugo, M.-L.; Vazquez-Marrufo, M.; Pinero-Pinto, E.; Chamorro-Moriana, G.; Perez-Cabezas, V.; Suarez-Serrano, C. Analysis of Physical–Cognitive Tasks including Feedback-Based Technology for Alzheimer’s Disorder in a Randomized Experimental Pilot Study. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12, 5484.

Abstract

Background: Alzheimer's disease causes great changes, with the prefrontal cortex be-ing frequently damaged zones, affecting physical and cognitive behavioural and compromising autonomy and quality of life. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of feedback-based tech-nology on the improvement of physical-cognitive capacities in Alzheimer. Methods: Forty pa-tients with Alzheimer were recruited from the Santa Elena Alzheimer's Association, Seville, of which 15 ended up being pilot participants, divided randomly into controls (8) and experi-mental (7). They were evaluated with: Cognitive Mini-Examination Scale, Oddball Test and At-tention Network, Berg Scale, Tinetti, Timed up and Go and Geriatric Deterioration Scale. The experimental group was treated with feedback-based technology under the supervision of physiotherapists, during 16 thirty-minute sessions, twice a week. The control group performed their usual care. Result: A significant improvement was observed in the experimental group (Cognitive Mini-Examination and Tinetti). In the group of control, a worsening of physical and motor skills was evidenced because of the degenerative disease. Discussion/Conclusion: This treatment could be a strategy to keep the patient in early stages for longer, and improve quali-ty of life delaying dependency. It creates intergenerational bonds and use at home to promote treatment adherence.

Keywords

Alzheimer´s disease; balance; gait; cognitive decline; exercise; feedback-based technology; prevention

Subject

Public Health and Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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