Effects of physical activity program on cognitive function and sleep quality in elderly with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

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2019

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WILEY

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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Özet

Aim The aim of this study is to determine the effect of a 20-week Physical Activity Program for elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on their cognitive functions and sleep quality. Methods A randomized controlled trial research design was used in this experimental pretest-posttest study. The data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0. Results This study showed that the Physical Activity Program improved the cognitive functions and sleep quality of elderly individuals (p < 0.05). Conclusion and Practice Implications The findings of this study showed that the cognitive functions and sleep quality of elderly individuals improved thanks to a 20-week Physical Activity Program. It is recommended that physical activities should be included in nursing interventions for elderly people with MCI.

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cognitive function, elderly, mild cognitive impairment, physical activity, sleeps quality

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PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE

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Q3

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Q2

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55

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3

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Bademli, K., Lok, N., Canbaz, M., Lok, S. (2019). Effects of Physical Activity Program on Cognitive Function and Sleep Quality in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 55(3), 401-408.